ThoughtSpot - Technical Program Manager

About the Role:

• We are looking for a highly organised and analytically driven Senior Technical Program Manager to support our Research & Development (R&D) organization.
• In this role, you will partner closely with R&D leadership to drive complex cross-functional technical initiatives, streamline operational processes, and ensure successful execution across teams.
• The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of modern software development methodologies and cloud technologies, along with exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

What you'll do:

Project Management:

• Drive engineering programs and releases from idea to delivery to deployment.
• Shall be responsible for defining the program governance.
• Champion long-term, scalable processes that support the growing needs of our company.
• Drive the prioritisation, scope, and schedule of product activities, working closely with architects and engineering leads.
• Experience in managing challenging stakeholders and provide regular executive reports on program performance to senior management.
• Go-to-person for all Project related information.

Collaboration With Leadership:

• Serve as a key partner to the R&D leadership team by providing regular updates.
• Support leadership in prioritising R&D projects and aligning resources with strategic goals.
• Prepare and share weekly status report and provide visibility to leadership.

Cross-Functional Operations & Reviews:

• Lead and conduct operational reviews, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Host and facilitate critical cross-functional meetings to drive decision-making and ensure smooth execution of R&D projects.
• Drive process improvements and share best practices across the organization.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's/Master degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 6-12 years experience and above in project management, operations, preferably within an R&D or technology-driven environment.
• Strong program management and leadership experience, with ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, SaaS business models, and software development methodologies and lifecycle.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Google sheets, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with the ability to conduct operational reviews and host critical cross-functional meetings.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with R&D processes and product development cycles.
• Experience working in a fast-moving environment at a Cloud Software organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational improvements and drive efficiency gains.