Technical Program Manager - eCommerce

Technical Program Manager - eCommerce (14-20 yrs) We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager with 12+ years of experience in managing large-scale technology programs, preferably within the e-commerce domain. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in Java, Microservices, AWS, and Kafka, along with proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage multiple technology programs from planning through delivery, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and quality are met. - Drive end-to-end delivery of Java-based microservices and cloud-native applications. - Work closely with Engineering, Architecture, Product, QA, DevOps, and Business teams to ensure successful program execution. - Provide technical oversight for solutions built using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and AWS. - Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and cross-team coordination across multiple projects. - Define program roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and success metrics. - Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective execution across development teams. - Partner with architects and engineering leads to drive scalable, highly available, and secure solutions. - Manage integrations and event-driven architectures using Kafka and microservices. - Drive cloud adoption and optimization across AWS-based environments. - Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, architecture standards, security, and quality processes. - Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders. - Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. - Ensure successful production releases, post-production stabilization, and continuous improvement. Required Skills: - 12+ years of overall IT experience, with significant experience in technical program/project management. - Strong technical understanding of Java and Microservices architecture. - Hands-on understanding of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and distributed systems. - Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture. - Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures. - Mandatory experience working on large-scale e-commerce projects. - Experience managing complex integrations, APIs, and enterprise applications. - Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps, and software engineering practices. - Experience working with globally distributed and cross-functional teams. - Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to understand complex technical architectures and translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with high-volume e-commerce platforms, order management, payments, catalogs, inventory, checkout, or fulfilment systems. - Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, or other cloud-native technologies. - Experience with observability, performance engineering, and application scalability. - PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or other relevant program/project management certification is a plus.