Senior Technical Program Management is a sub-function under the
Strategy Deploymen
t function, responsible for driving large, complex, multi-phased technical initiatives. These initiatives deliver Product/Tech and Business & Operations capabilities identified by Flipkart Leadership as part of the quarterly OKR process
.The function acts as an enabler by initiating programs, defining and structuring deliverable-based plans, and leading cross-functional Product/Tech teams to focus on 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 make things happen at Flipkart by translating 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 other teams across Flipkart to evangelize projects, build relationships, and leverage existing technologies/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 in 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 Thin
king: Understand product/tech strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and apply entrepreneurial mindset to solve challen
ges.Technology Ac
umen: Provide valid technical perspectives and demonstrate content leaders
hip.Stakeholder Manage
ment: Align stakeholders on the "What" and "How" of technical progr
ams.Planning & Execu
tion: Drive execution rigor using established practices and manage change effectiv
ely.Problem Solving & Decision Ma
king: 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 experience in execu
tion.Deep knowledge of SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile, with experience adapting
