Tech Product Manager

Experience:

Technical Skills:

Soft Skills:

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in technical project management, leading complex software development, modernization and hybrid cloud.

Proven experience managing projects using Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and/or Waterfall methodologies.

Experience with large-scale enterprise systems, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), or automotive technologies is highly desirable.

Ability to collaborate with experienced architects and principal engineers to build a backlog, plan, align and execute complex programs.

Good understanding of enterprise architecture as a practice along with knowledge on standards and principles.

Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that align with enterprise architectural standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), modern software engineering practices, and their implications on architectural design and technical debt management.

Familiarity with enterprise-level technology stacks, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, integration patterns (APIs, messaging queues), and data architectures.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and compliance standards relevant to enterprise-wide technical solutions.

Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Asana).

Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

Strong communication skills, with a knack for translating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Good understanding of stakeholder management and ability to draw a consensus among conflicting viewpoints.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Strategic Alignment & Prioritization:

EA Initiative Planning & Roadmapping:

Cross-Functional Alignment & Release Coordination:

Dashboarding:

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

Process Optimization & Best Practices:

Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to understand strategic objectives, architectural roadmaps, and key initiatives.

Facilitate the prioritization process for architectural workstreams and technical debt reduction efforts, ensuring alignment with overall business value and technical strategy.

Translate architectural vision and requirements into actionable project plans and epics, ensuring clarity and measurability.

Develop detailed plans for the implementation of architectural patterns, standards, and foundational technology projects, breaking down complex architectural initiatives into manageable phases and deliverables.

Define scope, resources, timelines, and success metrics for projects driven by or impacting enterprise architecture.

Proactively identify and manage dependencies between architectural projects and other ongoing development or release trains.

Act as a primary liaison between the Enterprise Architecture team and other product, engineering, and release teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of architectural standards and solutions.

Coordinate architectural deliverables with broader release cycles and product roadmaps, ensuring timely availability of architectural guidance and components.

Facilitate communication and resolve potential conflicts to ensure architectural consistency across different solution domains.

Establish and maintain robust reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track the progress, health, and impact of enterprise architecture initiatives.

Regularly communicate the status of architectural projects, key milestones, risks, and benefits to the EA team, senior leadership, and relevant stakeholders.

Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of architectural decisions and their contribution to technical excellence and business outcomes.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and architectural risks that could impact project delivery or the integrity of the enterprise landscape.

Facilitate the resolution of complex technical and architectural challenges, escalating critical issues to the Enterprise Architecture leadership when necessary.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of enterprise architecture planning, delivery, and governance processes.

Promote best practices in technical project management, emphasizing architectural soundness, scalability, and maintainability.

Basic Qualification

Tool Knowledge

Certifications

Graduation or higher

Prior experience in project management and technical manager roles

JIRA and Confluence

Good understanding of preparing boards and dashboards

Good understanding of configuration, workflows, and reporting

PPM or equivalent (nice to have)