Technical Program Manager

Praan; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Praan is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex hardware and software programs. You will align projects with company goals, maintain schedules, and manage cross-functional teams across hardware, software and engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in technical program management, hands-on hardware shipping experience, and strong leadership with Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technical program management.
• Experience shipping hardware products.
• Experience leading 20+ engineers or more.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, milestones, and resources.
• Set clear goals and ensure roles are understood across teams.
• Ensure resource planning keeps teams adequately resourced.
• Foster collaboration across hardware, software and engineering.
• Collaborate with leads to manage risks and address challenges.
• Identify risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure rigorous testing and quality standards for all projects.
• Provide regular program reviews and reporting to senior management.

Skills

Technical PM

Leadership

Cross-functional

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical or Electronics

Job description

Background

Praan (Praan, Inc.) is an impact focused deep-tech startup democratizing clean air using breakthrough filterless technology. The company is backed by top tier VCs and CXOs globally and currently operates between the United States and India. Our team puts extreme attention to detail and loves building technology that’s aspirational. Praan’s team and culture is positioned to empower people to solve large global problems at an accelerated pace.

Background

Praan (Praan, Inc.) is an impact focused deep-tech startup democratizing clean air using breakthrough filterless technology. The company is backed by top tier VCs and CXOs globally and currently operates between the United States and India. Our team puts extreme attention to detail and loves building technology that’s aspirational. Praan’s team and culture is positioned to empower people to solve large global problems at an accelerated pace.

Why

Everyone worries about the dooms-day in climate change which is expected to occur in the 2050s. However, there's one doom's day which is the reality for millions of people around the world today. Air pollution takes more than 7 Million lives globally every single year. Over 5% of premature children death occur due to air pollution in developing countries. Everyone has relied on governments or experts to solve the problem, but most solutions up until today have either been too expensive or too ineffective. Praan is an attempt at making the future cleaner, healthier, and safer for the generations to come.

Job Description

• Partner with the founder to drive the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with company goals, quality standards, and timelines
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, milestones, timelines, and resource allocations
• Set clear goals and objectives for project teams, and ensure all team members understand their roles and responsibilities
• Ensure resource planning and availability basis project plans to ensure the team is adequately resourced to achieve desired outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between diverse technical teams, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and engineering disciplines
• Collaborate closely with technical leads to manage technical risks and address challenges as they arise
• Identify potential risks, issues, and bottlenecks that may impact project delivery, and develop proactive mitigation strategies
• Troubleshoot technical issues and conflicts that may arise during the development process, working closely with teams to find effective solutions
• Ensure that all projects meet quality standards and technical specifications by implementing rigorous testing and validation processes
• Conduct regular reviews of project deliverables to confirm alignment with technical and business requirements
• Drive the adoption of best practices in project management, Agile methodologies, and team collaboration to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Prepare and present detailed program reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, project milestones, and potential roadblocks

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in shipping complex hardware products and managing multiple product lines from concept to launch
• Proven experience of managing technical teams of 20 or more team members, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• 4+ years of experience in technical program management or a related role
• Strong understanding of engineering principles across Electrical, Embedded, Mechanical, Computer Vision, Software, Chemical engineering
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience in implementing these practices in project management
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams

Praan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, gender, disability or any other criteria. We just care about working with great human beings!