Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Role - Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities

Pod Coordination & Engagement Management

- Facilitate communication and alignment between autonomous development pods (Content, Player, Backend, Mobile, Web, etc.)
- Establish and maintain cross-pod dependencies, ensuring smooth handoffs and integration points
- Coordinate resource allocation and timeline alignment across multiple concurrent initiatives

Product Metrics & Performance Insights

- Monitor and analyze key streaming metrics including user engagement, Conversions
- Generate actionable insights from user behavior data, A/B test results, and platform performance analytics
- Drive data-driven decision making by translating metrics into specific engineering and product recommendations
- Create executive dashboards and reports highlighting platform health and improvement opportunities

Process Automation & Operational Efficiency

- Identify and implement automation opportunities across development workflows and operational processes
- Work with different teams and stakeholders to reduce company level operational overhead
- Drive initiatives to streamline cross-pod communication and eliminate redundant touchpoints
- Establish automated reporting and alerting systems to reduce operational burden on technical teams
- Champion tools and processes that enable self-service capabilities and reduce dependency bottlenecks

Project Delivery & Execution

- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment for complex, multi-pod initiatives
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
- Track and report on project progress, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions
- Ensure projects meet quality standards, performance requirements, and compliance guidelines for streaming platforms

Technical Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, and Architecture teams to define technical requirements and feasibility
- Collaborate with DevOps and Platform teams to ensure proper CI/CD pipeline integration and deployment strategies
- Work closely with QA teams to establish testing strategies and ensure robust quality assurance across pods
- Interface with external vendors and third-party integrations (CDNs, DRM providers, analytics platforms)

Process Optimization & Methodology

- Implement and refine development methodologies tailored to OTT development workflows
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure pod performance, delivery velocity, and cross-team collaboration effectiveness
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development processes and reduce cycle times
- Maintain project documentation, post-mortems, and knowledge sharing across teams

Requirements

Technical & Analytical Background

- Bachelor&aposs degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or related field (technical degree preferred but not required)
- 1+ years of technical project management experience, preferably in media, streaming, or entertainment technology
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data and generating actionable insights
- Understanding of OTT architecture and streaming technology fundamentals
- Experience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Amplitude, Mixpanel) and data visualization platform
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-team technical projects with competing priorities
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and release management processes
- Experience designing and implementing process improvements that reduce operational overhead
- Experience working with product metrics, KPIs, and performance analytics
- Track record of using data insights to drive product improvements and technical optimizations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments

Good to have

- Previous experience at streaming platforms, media companies, or entertainment technology providers
- Knowledge of video technology stack and content delivery optimization
- Understanding of content licensing, monetization models, and user engagement strategies
- Familiarity with mobile and web development practices for consumer-facing applications
- SQL proficiency for data analysis and reporting
- Understanding of API design principles and integration patterns
- Experience with workflow automation tools and scripting languages

Why Join Usaut

- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing audio and content platform.
- Exposure to multi-language marketing and global user base strategies.
- A collaborative work environment with a data-driven and innovative approach.
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities in marketing and growth strategy.

About KUKU

Founded in 2018, KUKU is Indias leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of audio stories, short courses, and microdramas. KUKU aims to be Indias largest cultural exporter of stories, culture and history to the world with a firm belief in Create In India, Create For The World.

We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku FM, Guru, Kuku TV, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres from entertainment across multiple formats and languages, KUKU continues to push boundaries and redefine Indias entertainment industry.

Website: www.kukufm.com

Android App: Google Play

iOS App: App Store

LinkedIn: KUKU

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Skills: project management,technical project leadership,analytics,analytics tools,google analytics,adobe analytics,tableau,power bi,software development life cycle (sdlc),product metrics,kpi,data insight,sql,api

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