Virtusa Corporation

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa Corporation$138K — $165K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program governance and risk management
  • Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-track technical initiatives
  • Ability to translate technical complexities into business value
  • Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including C-suite executives
  • Solid background in cloud technologies and infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Establish governance models for complex technical initiatives to maintain accountability for scope, timelines, and budgets.
  • Identify and mitigate strategic and operational risks across Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
  • Map technical dependencies and resolve organizational blockers to keep projects on critical paths.
  • Build trust-based relationships with a variety of stakeholders from engineers to executives.
  • Translate technical changes and risks into clear executive summaries and updates.
  • Align cross-functional teams on unified delivery expectations and business focus.
  • Connect program milestones to business outcomes, emphasizing ROI and TCO.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Flexible work arrangements to enhance work-life balance
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
  • Cutting-edge technology and resources to support your work
Full Job Description
Program Governance & Risk Management: Implement robust governance for complex, interconnected projects, proactively managing scope, budget, and timelines while mitigating risks on both waterfall and agile projects. Stakeholder Management & Communication: Expertly manage and communicate with diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives, ensuring alignment and managing expectations. Business & Strategic Acumen: Connect program outcomes to tangible business value (e.g., ROI, TCO), thinking beyond project schedules to drive strategic customer goals. Technical Background: Possess solid cloud technology knowledge (infra, data, dev) to facilitate technical discussions, understand dependencies, and earn the trust of engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program Governance & Risk Management

Establish robust governance models for complex, multi-track technical initiatives, maintaining end-to-end accountability for scope, timelines, and budgets.

Proactively identify, prioritize, and mitigate strategic and operational risks across concurrent Agile and Waterfall frameworks.

Map technical cross-project dependencies, clear organizational blockers, and resolve critical path bottlenecks.
Stakeholder Management & High-Impact Communication

Build strong, trust-based relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders-ranging from hands-on software engineers to C-suite executives.

Translate complex technical trade-offs, scope changes, and risks into clear, actionable executive summaries and transparent roadmap updates.

Align cross-functional groups (Engineering, Product, Finance, Operations) around unified delivery expectations and business goals.
Strategic Acumen & Business Value Realization

Connect program milestones directly to bottom-line business outcomes, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), ROI, and customer strategy.

Go beyond project schedules to evaluate market context, customer needs, and long-term organizational value.

Guide prioritization decisions using value-driven metrics, ensuring engineering efforts continuously serve strategic business targets.
Technical Leadership & Facilitation

Partner closely with Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, and Development teams to facilitate deep-dive architectural and delivery discussions.

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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