Senior Technical Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Assist in defining and documenting the scope, objectives, and success criteria of projects.

• Report project risks and outcomes to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues following the project work plan.

• Manage and prioritize product releases, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Collaborate with development teams to facilitate smooth software deployment and integration.

• Perform risk assessments and create mitigation strategies.

• Monitor and report on project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Relay project updates and potential obstacles to leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure technical teams adhere to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.

• Employ Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban methodologies for effective project execution.

• Track and enhance project timelines and resource utilization.

• Support post-implementation reviews and initiatives for continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• A total of 8-10 years of experience in the Software Development industry, particularly with product development/release.

• Over 3 years of experience in technical project management, software development, or technical leadership.

• Three or more years of experience in project coordination, Scrum Master, or project lead roles.

• Understanding of the end-to-end product release cycle is essential for this position.

• Proficiency in software development, cloud platforms, DevOps, and IT infrastructure.

• Knowledge of cloud computing services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and API integration.

• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project).

🏝️ Benefits

• Sophos embraces a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees.

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that foster community and provide education and advocacy.

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives, along with volunteer days for employees to support local communities.

• Global employee sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental impact.

• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.

• Global wellbeing days for employees to unwind and recharge.

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to promote employee health and wellness.