Technical Program Manager

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in Bengaluru. The TPM owns the improvement of delivery methodologies and the advancement of digital and AI transformation objectives, supporting complex enterprise programs that span multiple business functions, geographies and technology domains. The role translates business goals into technical roadmaps and delivery strategies and drives prioritization, sequencing, funding discussions and value realization.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with delivery planning from discovery through deployment and value realization, and establish program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions and resource requirements.
• Coordinate execution across product, engineering, data science, architecture, cybersecurity and external vendors, and drive stage-gate governance and executive readiness reviews.
• Lead technical design reviews, guide proof-of-concept and MVP initiatives, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance and operational requirements.
• Manage program budgets, vendor engagements and investment plans; set KPIs, success criteria and outcome measurement frameworks; drive risk, issue, dependency and escalation management.
• Lead and mentor program managers, analysts, contractors and cross-functional delivery teams, and develop delivery frameworks and best practices.
• Communicate program status, risks, decisions and value delivery to senior leadership, and drive adoption planning, change management and benefit realization.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or a related field, plus an MBA or Master's degree.
• 8+ years leading complex technology programs or digital transformations, including enterprise-scale software, cloud, data, AI or digital product initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations and experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise governance.
• Experience with GenAI, advanced analytics, data platforms or machine learning solutions, and with external system integrators and technology vendors.
• Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial or corporate functions.

Required skills

• Software development lifecycle, agile delivery, architecture principles and platform ecosystems.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum, Agile or equivalent certification.