Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager

About the Rol

eSenior Technical Program Management is a sub-function under Strategy Deployment, responsible for driving large, complex, multi-phased technical initiatives. These initiatives deliver Product/Tech and Business & Operations capabilities identified by Flipkart Leadership through the quarterly OKR process

.The function acts as an enabler by initiating programs, defining deliverable-based plans, and leading cross-functional Product/Tech teams toward outcomes that create business value and meet strategic objectives. Operating under broad guidance from top management, this role requires initiative, problem-solving ability, and adaptability in a highly ambiguous environment

.Senior Technical Program Managers translate Business and Product requirements into successful technical deployments through well-structured programs

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Responsibiliti

• esPartner with Business, Product/Tech owners, and Operations Leaders to understand long-term capabilities and initiatives aligned with organizational goals; create and continuously groom the product backlo
• g.Own and execute end-to-end SDLC for key technical initiatives by collaborating with Project Sponsors, other Technical Program Managers, and multiple development team
• s.Partner with Architects to drive high-quality technical solutions and provide inputs on architecture, design, and prioritie
• s.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage escalations; anticipate trade-offs; and balance business needs against constraint
• s.Clearly articulate and communicate vision, plans, and project status to Flipkart Leadership and key stakeholder
• s.Engage with teams across Flipkart to evangelize projects, build relationships, and leverage existing technologies and processe
• s.Drive strategy-setting and review exercises such as OKR finalization and quarterly/monthly OKR reviews for Product/Tech team

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Must-Have Ski

• llsStrong business and product/tech understanding across multiple domai
• ns.Technical, analytical, and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to support decisio
• ns.Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas with partne
• rs.Hands-on experience establishing and driving Agile methodolo
• gy.Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of following through on progra
• ms.Ability to think strategically and tactically, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day executi
• on.Proven track record of ownership and delivering results in fast-paced environments, including large-scale projects through the full lifecyc

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Core Competen

• ciesProduct/Tech Thinking: Understand product/tech strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and apply an entrepreneurial mindset to solve challen
• ges.Technology Acumen: Provide valid technical perspectives and demonstrate content leaders
• hip.Stakeholder Management: Align stakeholders on the "What" and "How" of technical progr
• ams.Planning & Execution: Drive execution rigor using established practices and manage change effectiv
• ely.Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proactively identify issues, drive solutions, and make decisions aligned with organizational val

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Exper

• ience8–14 years of industry experience, with 4–8 years in product/technology roles implementing solutions that address business n
• eeds.Experience partnering with senior leadership and driving strategic initiat
• ives.Proven track record of leading large, multi-team technical programs addressing customer pain points and business outc
• omes.Strong understanding of program management methodologies with hands-on execution experi
• ence.Deep knowledge of SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile, with experience adapting them to con
• text.Startup experience is a