The Position
We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be expected to seek out and communicate relevant data to support complex business decisions that drive the right recommendations to your R&D Manager and team. You will create plans that have objectives and measurable success criteria that clearly communicate progress and outcomes. You will anticipate gaps between teams, processes, and system architectures to help organize and produce the best possible results for our customers. Day to day you will be interacting with experienced software developers to partner with them to deliver high-quality software for our customers and adjusting processes to remediate/mitigate risks and sharpen our software development lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities Include
- Define the scope, goals, and deliverables for projects, ensuring they align with business objectives.
- Develop detailed project schedules and timelines, identifying key milestones and deadlines.
- Experience defining KPI's/SLAs to drive accountability ensuring the success of projects.
- Participate in technical discussions and reviews, ensuring that solutions align with industry standards.
- Participate in the review and design of technical solutions, ensuring they meet scalability, reliability, and performance requirements.
- Engage in technical design discussions with developers, providing input on architecture, design, and technology choices.
- Work with development teams to allocate resources effectively, ensuring the right mix of skills and expertise are applied to project tasks.
- Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies.
- Work with development teams to ensure project solutions are viable and align with company standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication on projects.
- Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Contribute to the development of product and technology roadmaps, aligning project goals with strategic objectives.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within projects.
The chosen individual will work out of the Contour Software Lahore resource center office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department. Desired Skills and Capabilities: - BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7+ years relevant experience.
- Strong development background/experience.
- Experience with designing scalable, high-performance, and reliable systems.
- Strong knowledge of the latest development technologies and tools.
- Consistent professional and prompt communication.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to recognize technical, resource, and manage risks and recommend mitigation approaches.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Commitment to staying updated with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
- Proficient with MSO applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
Nice to Have: - Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Experience of working in multicultural or global teams.
Exciting Benefits we offer: - Market-leading Salary
- Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
- Parents Medical Coverage
- Provident Fund
- Employee Performance-based bonuses
- Home Internet Subsidy
- Conveyance Allowance
- Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
- Life Benefit
- Child Care Facility
- Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
- Professional Development Budget
- Recreational area for in-house games
- Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
- Friendly work environment
- Leave Encashment