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Senior Program Manager

Fivetran· Engineering Department
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Hybrid (Bengaluru)full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Lead cross-functional engineering programs and initiatives, plan/track/execute complex Product and Engineering objectives, ensure on-time delivery, and collaborate with senior leadership across engineering, product, design, security, and support. Full-time role based in Bangalore, India.

Responsibilities

  • Manage key engineering projects, and/or programs, or initiatives from initiation to closing.
  • Provide regular status updates on a variety of internal channels to all levels of the organization.
  • Define program charters, plans, and schedules. Drive Program execution.
  • Drive Product representatives in providing timely direction and requirements.
  • Lead internal cross-functional teams in engineering and validation activities.
  • Ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication.
  • Digest, understand, and communicate complex, technical/engineering issues.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts or issues quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
  • Surface and mitigate risks or defects, and lead technical task forces to ensure proper risk responses or issue resolution.
  • Manage interdependencies across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders, including platform, SRE, & QA.
  • Develop creative solutions, remove obstacles, and redefine approaches to balance cost, quality, and delivery priorities.
  • Work closely with product management, data analytics, enablement & support.
  • Define and own specific program metrics and objectives.
  • Track and report on PMO KPIs.
  • Act as a role model for project/program management processes.
  • Surface feedback and enhancement to project/program management processes.
  • Align stakeholders and team members towards project/program management best practices.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in a technical position (software engineer, QE/QA, platform engineer, etc.).
  • 4+ years of experience in technical project/program management.
  • Agile and waterfall project/program management experience.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Jira.
  • Can lead large and complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
  • Can introduce structure and order in volatile conditions.
  • Can clarify vague goals and requirements.
  • AI LLMs and AI Agents usage proficiency.
  • AI skills development.
  • In-depth knowledge of the technologies and methodologies used in program management.
  • Ability to work directly with senior leadership on programs, including leading R&D-wide (engineering, product, design, security) initiatives from start to finish.
  • You can facilitate discussions with engineering subject-matter experts on topics such as System Design, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Management (including cost management), and Quality.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with technical and non-technical groups at all levels.
  • A data-driven and action-oriented mindset with excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, project/program management, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Proficient in addressing technical issues and providing effective mitigation plans.
  • Can align team members to program goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct.

Skills

Required:Project and Program ManagementCommunication & Stakeholder AlignmentAgile and Waterfall MethodologiesRisk ManagementAI LLMs / AI Agents Proficiency

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, including a year-end Global Week of Rest, and volunteer days off.
  • RSU stock grants
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources for covered employees and dependents.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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