Senior Technical Project Manager

About the job

Designation: Senior Technical Project Manager – Networking, Telecom & Applications Experience: 12–15 years Location: Bangalore Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Technical Project Manager with a strong background in leading engineering and technical programs across Networking, Telecom, and Application domains, preferably from Indian MNCs/ Captives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in working with Network Equipment Providers (NEP) and OEMs, with hands-on experience managing complex programs in areas such as Network Operating Systems (NOS), Embedded Systems, Java Applications, and Cloud/DevOps/AI-ML technologies. This role demands a strategic thinker, strong leader, and excellent communicator, capable of overseeing cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end project and program management for technical initiatives in NOS, embedded systems, and Java-based applications (front-end and back-end). • Drive Agile, Iterative, and Hybrid project delivery models to ensure timely and quality delivery. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, and product management. • Apply strong domain knowledge in L2/L3 networking protocols, Java development, AI/ML, and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Cloud infrastructure). • Conduct daily stand-ups (DSUs), weekly reviews, and stakeholder communication to track and report progress, risks, and issues. • Manage all aspects of project planning, including estimation techniques, resource planning, delivery metrics, and SLA adherence. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring across distributed teams. • Handle escalations and demonstrate strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills. • Ensure effective people management, including performance tracking, training plans, and career development for engineers. • Maintain detailed project documentation and ensure regular reporting to both internal leadership and customers. Technical Skills & Expertise: • Deep understanding of Networking (L2/L3) development and testing. • Strong expertise in Java Application Development (frontend/backend). • Familiarity with DevOps tools, AWS CI/CD pipelines. • Exposure to Cloud technologies and modern AI/ML applications. • Working knowledge of Angular (preferably Angular 15) for application development. • Strong presentation, negotiation, and escalation management skills.

Requirements

• project management
• networking
• Java applications
• DevOps
• AI/ML

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12 to 15 years of experience in technical project/program management with a strong focus on engineering execution.

Preferred Technologies

• project management
• networking
• Java applications
• DevOps
• AI/ML