Technical Program Manager

Praan; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Praan, a deep-tech startup, is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Mumbai to drive planning, execution, and delivery of complex hardware-software programs.

You will partner with the founder and technical leads, manage cross-functional teams of 20+, apply Agile practices, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technical program management.
• Experience shipping complex hardware products.
• Led large technical teams (20+ members).
• Strong knowledge across engineering domains.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum in PM.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with milestones.
• Set goals and allocate roles within teams.
• Coordinate hardware, software, and engineering teams.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality standards and testing processes.
• Prepare program reports for senior management.

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Praan (Praan, Inc.) is an impact focused deep-tech startup democratising 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.

As the Technical Program Manager at Praan, you will partner with the Founder and technical teams to ensure that the company's technology outcomes are met successfully within defined timeframes. You would be responsible for ensuring resource planning, time planning, and exceptional cross-team communication to test and deliver products and services on time.

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!