Technical Program Manager

Cornerstone; Hyderabad, Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive product release logistics, program excellence, and strategic process improvements. The role focuses on customer-centric operating practices and delivering tangible value to stakeholders.

You will lead release management, stakeholder liaison, and ongoing process optimization across Pune and Hyderabad, with hybrid work expectations. Strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading product release management and coordination across teams.
• Proven ability to drive customer-centric program delivery and outcomes.
• Track record of initiating and guiding process improvements at scale.

Responsibilities

• Oversee release logistics for product launches, including planning and stakeholder alignment.
• Use KPIs and analytics to guide decisions and optimize release strategies.
• Lead regular program reviews, remove obstacles, and ensure cross-team alignment.
• Prepare and share weekly reports, sprint closures, and other updates.
• Manage release calendars and enforce established processes throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Product Release Management

Program Leadership

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Alignment

Job description

TechnicalProgramManager|Hybrid|PuneorHyderabad

RoleOverview:

Thisindividualwillplayakeyroleinmanagingproductreleaselogistics,drivingprogramexcellence,andleadingstrategicprocessimprovementprojects.ThePMOwillapplycustomer-centricoperatingpractices,ensuringprogramsandproductsaredesignedwithclearcustomeroutcomesinmindandthatinitiativesdelivertangiblevaluetostakeholders.

InThisRoleYouWill:

• ProductReleaseManagement
  • Overseelogisticsforproductreleases,includingprocessmanagement,deploymentplanning,andstakeholderalignment.
  • Leveragekeyperformanceindicatorsandanalyticstoinformdecision-making,proactivelyidentifyareasforimprovement,andensurereleasestrategiesareoptimizedbasedondata-driveninsights.
  • Conductregularprogramreviewmeetingstoassessprogress,addressobstacles,andmaintainalignmentacrossteams.
  • Compileandshareweeklyreports,sprintclosurenarratives,andotherkeyprogramupdates.
  • Managereleasecalendarsandmonitoradherencetoestablishedprocessesthroughouttheproductlifecycle.
  • Serveasstakeholderliaisonforreleaseschedules,requirements,andreview/sign-offprocesses.
• Customer-CentricInitiativeLeadership
  • Championacustomer-firstapproachtoprogramandproductdeliverybybeginningeachinitiativewithacleardefinitionofintendedoutcomesandcustomervalue.
  • Guideteamsthroughthecreationofvisiondocuments,suchasdraftpressreleasesandFAQs,beforedevelopmentworkbegins,ensuringalignmentaroundproblemstatements,expectedexperience,andvalueproposition.
  • Incorporatecustomernarrativesandfeedbackintoprogramreviews,strategicprojectplanning,andprocessimprovementefforts.
  • Leadthedevelopmentandadoptionofoperatingmechanismsthatprioritizestakeholderandend-userperspectivesateverystageoftheprogramlifecycle.
• StrategicProjects&ProcessImprovement
  • Leadrootcauseanalysisandprocessredesigninitiatives,establishingsustainablemechanismsforincreasedefficiencyandself-sufficiency,andoverseeingadoptionandscalingofimprovementsacrossteamsthroughstructuredchangemanagement.
  • Collaboratewithcross-functionalteamstoidentifyopportunitiesforautomationandoperationalexcellence,aligningprocessenhancementswithenterpriseprioritiestoreduceriskandincreasedeliverypredictability.
  • Establishandpromotestandardizedframeworks,bestpractices,andgovernancemodelstodriveconsistent,effectiveprojectdelivery.
  • Leveragekeyperformanceindicators,dashboards,andoutcomemeasurestoquantifysuccessandcontinuouslymonitorimpactofimprovements.
  • Reportprogress,data-drivenoutcomes,andstrategicrecommendationstoseniorleadershipandstakeholders,ensuringtransparencyandalignmentwithorganizationalgoals.

YouHaveGotWhatittakesifyouHave:

Analyticalproblem-solverwiththeabilitytodiagnoseissuesandproposeactionablesolutions.
Proactiveleader,demonstratingoperationaldisciplineanddriveforoutcomes.
Skilledinjugglingmultipleprioritiesandadaptingtoadynamicorganization.
Abletoinspirealignmentandcollaborationacrosstechnicalandbusinessteams.

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Location-Pune,IN,Hyderabad,IN