Technical Program Manager – Firmware and Security in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Program Manager – Firmware and Security based in India.

The Technical Program Manager will lead complex engineering programs focused on firmware development, software delivery, and security for high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. This role offers the opportunity to coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and drive critical initiatives from planning through implementation and release. You will oversee program schedules, budgets, resources, and milestones while ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and business objectives. A key focus will be strengthening firmware and software security through structured planning, robust processes, and effective delivery governance. Working in an Agile environment, you will lead program increment planning, manage dependencies, and resolve issues that affect delivery timelines and product quality. You will also own firmware and software build, publishing, and release activities while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for an experienced program leader to influence technical strategy, mentor engineering professionals, and deliver secure, reliable computing solutions in a collaborative, global environment.

• Program Leadership and Execution: Lead complex programs involving multiple engineering functions and project teams, coordinating firmware, software, and security initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Planning and Resource Management: Develop and manage program schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource allocation plans, dependencies, and milestones to ensure successful execution.
• Firmware and Software Delivery: Own and coordinate firmware and software build, publishing, and release activities, ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards and product timelines.
• Security Program Management: Lead security requirements, planning, processes, and deliverables to strengthen the security posture of HPC firmware and software products.
• Agile Planning and Coordination: Lead program increment planning and preparation, align team priorities, manage dependencies, and support effective execution within Agile Scrum frameworks.
• Progress Monitoring and Risk Management: Track program performance, identify risks and blockers, assess schedule or resource changes, and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate program status, escalations, risks, and issue analysis to stakeholders and senior management, providing clear updates and actionable recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering, development, manufacturing, and internal partner teams to resolve technical and operational challenges and maintain alignment with product roadmaps.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Introduce new technologies, quality initiatives, and improved program management practices to strengthen engineering efficiency, security, and delivery outcomes.
• Technical and Business Decision Support: Analyze business and technical information to guide decisions, negotiate priorities, and recommend changes to processes, resources, and delivery plans.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members, encourage collaboration, and promote accountability and continuous learning.
• Program Tracking and Reporting: Use program management tools to maintain accurate project information, monitor results, and provide visibility into progress, deliverables, and resource requirements.

• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience in program management, specifically involving embedded software, firmware, or security programs.
• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
• Agile Expertise: Required experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, including cross-team planning, coordination, and delivery management.
• Firmware and Security Knowledge: Experience managing engineering programs involving firmware development, software delivery, or security requirements. Familiarity with high-performance computing environments is important.
• High-Performance Computing: Experience working on HPC projects and understanding their technical requirements, delivery dependencies, and engineering challenges.
• Program Management Tools: Extensive experience using project and program planning tools to create schedules, allocate resources, track deliverables, and monitor project performance.
• Jira Proficiency: Hands-on experience using Jira for program management, tracking, reporting, and cross-team coordination.
• Project Governance: Ability to manage program budgets, timelines, risks, resources, dependencies, and delivery milestones across complex initiatives.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership, manage expectations, negotiate priorities, and influence decisions across matrixed teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with proficiency in the relevant local language.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated business acumen, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams without relying solely on direct authority.
• Preferred Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or another relevant Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.
• Personal Attributes: A proactive, results-oriented approach, strong ownership, adaptability, and a commitment to quality, security, and continuous improvement.

• Remote Work Flexibility: Primarily work from home in India, with the position designated as remote/teleworker.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, subject to employment terms and local eligibility.
• Professional Development: Access to development opportunities designed to support career progression, technical expertise, and broader professional goals.
• Leadership Opportunities: Lead high-impact engineering programs and influence firmware, software, and security delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical Exposure: Work on advanced computing technologies, high-performance computing projects, and security-focused engineering initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with experienced engineering professionals and cross-functional teams in a global, inclusive workplace.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to strengthen expertise in program governance, Agile delivery, security planning, and complex engineering execution.
• Inclusive Workplace: An environment that values diverse perspectives, accessibility, equal opportunity, and individual contributions.
• Compensation: Salary details have not been specified in the available job description and can be clarified during the recruitment process.