Skills

Communication Leadership Jira Risk Management DevOps Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Product Management Problem-solving Technical understanding Decision-making Architecture Process Improvement cloud platforms Confluence Agile

Job Specifications

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale engineering programs from concept to delivery. This role requires deep technical understanding, strong leadership, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

· Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end execution of engineering programs, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.

· Technical Oversight: Collaborate with engineering teams to define architecture, design, and technical requirements.

· Roadmap & Planning: Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.

· Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with product management, design, QA, and operations to ensure seamless delivery.

· Risk Management: Identify technical and operational risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

· Process Improvement: Establish best practices for engineering program management, including Agile/Scaled Agile frameworks.

· Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies.

· Budget & Resource Management: Manage program budgets and optimize resource utilization across multiple engineering teams.

· Innovation Enablement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within engineering teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Experience: 18+ years in engineering and program management, with at least 8+ years in leadership roles.

· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field; PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification preferred.

· Technical Expertise:

o Strong understanding of software/hardware development lifecycle.

o Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps, and modern engineering practices.

· Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams and manage complex programs.

· Tools: Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent program management tools.

· Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and executive reporting skills.

Preferred Attributes

· Experience in product development, platform engineering, or digital transformation programs.

· Ability to balance technical depth with strategic vision.

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.

About the Company

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 220,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending Dece... Know more