Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

Req ID: 346945

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

. Scope Definition & Planning

• Understand Project Briefs: Engage with business and technical stakeholders to comprehend the high-level objectives, strategic alignment, and expected outcomes of projects or sub-projects.
• Scope Elaboration: Translate high-level briefs into detailed scope documents by:
  • Reviewing existing documentation, architectural strategies, and roadmaps.
  • Identifying dependencies, constraints, and assumptions.
• Evidence Gathering: Proactively seek supporting data, architectural inputs, and historical context to validate and freeze scope.
• Backlog Creation: Convert defined scope into structured JIRA backlogs:
  • Define Epics, Features, and User Stories.
  • Ensure traceability to business outcomes and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and Architects to refine backlog items.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with Tribe Leads, Product Owners, Architects, Business Analysts, and SMEs across CFUs (e.g., Business UK, Digital, P&FS) to align on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Governance Alignment: Ensure alignment with governance bodies (e.g., QGD, GRC Leads, Risk & Assurance) by:
  • Preparing and presenting updates in governance forums.
  • Incorporating feedback into delivery plans.
• Dependency Management: Identify and manage cross-squad and cross-tribe dependencies, especially for platform-wide initiatives (e.g., Planview, GRC Control Tower).

3. Delivery Management

• Project Planning: Define and maintain delivery plans, milestones, and release schedules (e.g., Planview R1 by May 2026).
• Execution Oversight: Monitor progress across development, testing, and deployment phases.
• Risk & Issue Management: Track risks (e.g., funding constraints, technical debt) and drive mitigation plans.
• Change Management: Support operational readiness, user adoption, and change enablement activities.

4. Reporting & Communication

• Status Reporting: Provide regular updates on:
  • Delivery progress (e.g., % of metrics live, processes transformed).
  • Milestone achievements (e.g., Control Issue Management Go-Live).
  • Resource utilization and productivity (e.g., Dev Productivity dashboards).
• JIRA Governance: Maintain hygiene and traceability in JIRA dashboards, ensuring alignment with Agile ceremonies and governance expectations.
• Presentation Preparation: Contribute to governance decks (e.g., QGD Monthly Reviews) with clear articulation of scope, progress, and blockers.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, backlog grooming, and stakeholder engagement.
• Tooling & Automation: Leverage tools like Power BI, JIRA, and Confluence for reporting, traceability, and collaboration.
• Knowledge Management: Ensure documentation of scope, decisions, and lessons learned for future reference.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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