Program Manager/Project Manager - Product Development
First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Industry:
Product-Based / Technology / Consumer Tech / E-commerce / SaaS / FinTech
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Program Manager or Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of strategic technology and product initiatives for a leading product-based organization.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple projects or programs while working closely with product, engineering, business, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
The role requires strong execution, stakeholder management, risk management, and an understanding of software and product development lifecycles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end program or project delivery from initiation and planning through execution, release, and closure.
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, dependencies, and delivery roadmaps.
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, Business, Design, QA, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution.
- Track project progress against agreed timelines, milestones, and deliverables and proactively address deviations.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and bottlenecks.
- Drive regular project or program reviews and provide clear status updates to senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate Agile or Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog discussions, wherever applicable.
- Ensure effective coordination between multiple teams and manage cross-functional dependencies.
- Collaborate with product and technology teams to understand requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.
- Maintain project documentation, trackers, action items, RAID logs, and status reports.
- Ensure effective communication of project updates, risks, decisions, and dependencies across stakeholders.
- Support prioritization and resolution of issues that may impact project timelines, quality, or business objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project management and delivery processes.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and business requirements.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 4 - 8 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Technology Project Management, or a similar role.
- Experience working in a product-based or technology-driven organization.
- Strong experience in end-to-end project or program delivery.
- Hands-on experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and software or product development lifecycle.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of project planning, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and execution skills.
- Experience working with project management or collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Background:
Candidates with experience in the following environments will be preferred:
1. Product-Based Technology Companies
2. Consumer Technology
3. E-commerce
4. SaaS
5. FinTech
6. Digital Platforms or Internet Companies
Preferred Competencies:
- Strong ownership and execution mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to identify risks proactively and drive timely resolution
- Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced product environments
- Strong business and technology understanding
- Data-driven and structured approach to problem-solving
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Management, Business, or a related discipline.
- An MBA or PGDM or relevant project or program management certification will be an added advantage.
Skills
IT Program Management, IT Project Management, PMO, Agile, Scrum, IT Product Development