Technical Program Manager

Role

Technical Program Manager

Position Type

Full-Time Contract (40hrs/week)

Contract Duration

6 months+

Work Schedule

8 hours/day (Mon-Fri)

Location

Hybrid in Hyderabad, India

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with a strong AWS background who can lead complex technology programs from planning through delivery. The ideal candidate should have hands-on understanding of AWS cloud services, infrastructure and enterprise technology environments, along with strong program management, stakeholder communication, risk management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional technical programs, coordinating dependencies across engineering, product, and business teams Serve as Scrum Master for one or more agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coordinate and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions, including logistics, agenda, and pre-read materials Remove blockers and coach teams on agile best practices
• Track program timelines, risks, and budgets communicate status clearly to stakeholders and leadership Partner with engineering leads to translate business requirements into actionable epics, user stories, and technical roadmaps
• Manage and maintain program artifacts (roadmaps, RAID logs, burndown charts) in tools like Jira and Confluence
• Support cloud-based initiatives by coordinating with engineering teams on basic AWS infrastructure needs (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM)
• Bridge technical and non-technical conversations across teams
• Drive continuous improvement of agile processes and program management practices
• Identify and mitigate program risks proactively, escalating issues as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role in a software/technology environment
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or equivalent certification Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies (Kanban familiarity a plus)
• Proven experience managing cross-functional programs involving engineering, product, and stakeholders Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project/program tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar)
• Basic/foundational knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC basics) — able to follow architecture discussions and coordinate with engineers
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or working toward AWS certification PMP or SAFe Agilist certification
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Prior experience supporting cloud migration or modernization initiatives