Job Title
Program Manager — Engineering Programs & Delivery
Location
Hyderabad
About The Role
We are seeking a highly organized and technically aware Program Manager to drive execution across complex engineering programs involving software, firmware, SDKs, validation, infrastructure, and cross-functional platform development.
The ideal candidate will coordinate execution across engineering, QA, DevOps, release engineering, product management, and customer stakeholders while enabling predictable delivery with minimal process overhead.
This role requires strong program execution skills, risk management, stakeholder communication, release coordination, and operational excellence in fast-paced technical environments.
Responsibilities
Program Planning & Execution
Drive end-to-end execution of engineering programs from requirements to release
Create and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Coordinate across software, firmware, validation, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
Track program health, execution risks, blockers, and escalation items
Ensure timely delivery of releases, milestones, and customer commitments
Drive alignment between engineering priorities and business objectives
Cross-Functional Coordination
Facilitate collaboration between engineering, QA, product, operations, and external stakeholders
Organize and lead program reviews, status meetings, release reviews, and planning sessions
Manage dependency tracking across teams and projects
Ensure effective communication of priorities, timelines, and risks
Release & Delivery Management
Coordinate release planning and release readiness activities
Track feature completeness, validation status, and release blockers
Drive release governance processes and milestone sign-offs
Ensure release documentation and communication are completed on time
Work closely with release engineering and DevOps teams for deployment coordination
Process & Operational Excellence
Improve engineering execution processes and workflow efficiency
Drive adoption of automation, CI/CD, and delivery best practices
Monitor project metrics, KPIs, and delivery trends
Help establish scalable development and release processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering operations
Risk & Issue Management
Identify program risks proactively and drive mitigation plans
Escalate critical issues appropriately and ensure timely resolution
Track action items and ensure accountability across teams
Manage changing priorities in dynamic engineering environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field
5+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering project management
Experience managing complex engineering programs involving software development and system integration
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and release processes
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational and execution capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in embedded systems, firmware, Linux, SDKs, AI/ML platforms, or hardware-software integration
Familiarity with DevOps workflows, release automation, CI/CD pipelines
Experience With Tools Such As
Jira
Confluence
Jenkins
GitHub
Gitea
Understanding of release engineering, validation workflows, and infrastructure coordination
Experience working in high-performance computing, semiconductor, embedded Linux, or AI accelerator environments
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum program management methodologies
Key Skills
Program Management
Technical Coordination
Release Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Communication
Dependency Tracking
Agile Execution
Engineering Operations
Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Leadership
Delivery Management
Problem Solving
Success Metrics
Predictable milestone delivery
Reduced execution bottlenecks
Improved release quality and predictability
Faster issue resolution and escalation handling
Improved cross-team coordination
Increased delivery efficiency through process optimization
Reduced release delays and operational overhead
Nice To Have
PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications
Experience in semiconductor or systems software organizations
Experience coordinating globally distributed engineering teams
Exposure to firmware validation, hardware labs, or infrastructure operations
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and engineering workflows
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering programs
Collaborative and highly technical work environment
Exposure to large-scale software and system delivery programs
Opportunity to drive operational excellence and automation initiatives
Fast-paced environment with significant ownership and impact
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