5-7 years of experience in technical program management or related field
Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar technology initiatives
Experience with cloud infrastructure and data pipelines
Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical teams and executive leadership
Ability to identify and mitigate risks proactively
Strong analytical skills for financial modeling and business metrics evaluation
Responsibilities
Establish and optimize program governance standards for large-scale engineering initiatives
Manage scope, resources, budgets, and timelines across project lifecycles
Identify dependencies and risks early, designing actionable mitigation plans
Refine Agile and Scrum practices to enhance team performance
Act as the primary liaison between executives, business owners, and technical teams
Deliver tailored status reports and risk assessments to senior leadership
Navigate trade-offs between scope, cost, and schedule while maintaining stakeholder trust
Align technical deliverables with customer goals and business strategy
Benefits
Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact technology projects
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Access to professional development and continuous improvement initiatives
Engagement with executive leadership and strategic decision-making
Focus on measurable outcomes that directly impact business success
Full Job Description
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Program Manager to drive complex, multi-million-dollar technology initiatives from inception to delivery. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and deep engineering execution. You will establish robust program governance across hybrid frameworks (Waterfall and Agile), actively identify and mitigate risks, and partner with key technical and executive stakeholders to ensure outcomes align directly with business metrics (ROI, TCO). The ideal candidate blends strong Scrum leadership with a firm grounding in cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, and software development, enabling you to earn credibility with engineering teams while speaking the language of C-suite executives. Key Responsibilities
Framework Implementation: Establish and optimize program governance standards across large-scale, highly interconnected engineering initiatives.
Scope & Delivery Tracking: Manage scope, resource allocations, budgets, and delivery timelines across both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum project management lifecycles.
Proactive Risk Mitigation: Identify dependencies, bottlenecks, and critical path risks early; design actionable mitigation plans and risk registers to protect delivery commitments.
Continuous Improvement: Refine Agile and Scrum practices across teams to improve velocity, delivery predictability, and overall quality.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, business owners, product teams, and technical engineers.
Executive Reporting: Build and deliver clear, tailored status reports, risk assessments, and dashboard metrics for senior executives and C-suite leaders.
Expectation Management: Navigate trade-offs between scope, cost, and schedule while maintaining trust and alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities.
Business Value Orientation: Align technical deliverables directly to key customer goals and overall business strategy, focusing on measurable outcomes.
Financial Modeling: Evaluate project impact on metrics such as Return on Investment (ROI), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and operational efficie
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.
