Job Title - Technical Program Manager

About Tazapay

Tazapay is a cross border payment service provider. They offer local collections via local payment methods, virtual accounts and cards in over 70 markets. The merchant does not need to create local entities anywhere and Tazapay offers the additional compliance framework to take care of local regulations and requirements. This results in decreased transaction costs, fx transparency and higher auth rates.

They are licensed and backed by leading investors. www.tazapay.com

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This is an amazing opportunity for you to join a fantastic crew before the rocket ship launch. It will be a story you will carry with you through your life and have the unique experience of building something ground up and have the satisfaction of seeing your product being used and paid for by thousands of customers. You will be a part of a growth story be it anywhere - Sales, Software Development, Marketing, HR, Accounting etc.

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About the Technical Program Manager role

Tazapay is looking for a Technical Program Manager who will assist testing across a suite of Mobile and Web Applications, ensuring all errors are identified and corrected before release to customers. This role will work to ensure high quality is central to development, and work closely with developers to give them a testing perspective from scoping acceptance criteria through to release.

Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Manage a variety of complex, cross-functional programs and lead all aspects of assigned programs delivery.

• As a TPM you’ll be the bridge between Business and Engineering, by working with people from all parts of the company to deliver new features to market.

• Create and maintain the Delivery Roadmap for the teams you work closely with, along with the respective Tech and Product leaders.

• Define the way of driving these programs and constantly find ways of improving this process in a data driven manner. Keep driving delivery efficiencies

• Owners of the collaboration process and tools.

• Lead Agile/Scrum teams as coach or scrum master. Coach teams to improve Autonomy

• Program level oversight.

• Prepare the project schedule, define the milestones, track and report progress

• Work with the Engineers, Design, QA and product teams to make sure there are no Blockers for the project delivery.

  • Driving high priority initiatives end-to-end delivery where needed.

• General Project management and tracking/reporting.

  • Define Reporting Templates/ Tools/ Rhythm

  • Work with stakeholders to produce status report

• Continuously find ways to help teams and the organisation improve how it delivers.

Requirements

Must have

• A project delivery or technical leadership background and strong organisational and interpersonal skills, which will enable you to succeed in the fast paced environment.

• An understanding of Agile is desirable but not essential, more important than your specific skill set is your ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to not be constrained by your job description.

• Effective communication skills to handle communications to management, teams and cross functional teams, and a proven track record of getting things done/shipping projects.

• Experience working in a dynamic fast moving environment where autonomy and self-decision making is needed (to an extent) and also able to juggle between different Projects/tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience working in product delivery is advantageous, but not essential

• Experience working for a Fintech/ start-up is preferred.

• Certified Scrum Master and/or Project Management Professional certification

The Ideal Candidate

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

• Understanding of the software development life cycle as well as the business approach for the product.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a Program Manager

Abilities and Traits

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to provide exceptional attention to details of the product.

• Ability to focus for extended periods of repetitious activity.

• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions

• Work well as a team player and help the team members to resolve issues

• Be committed to quality and be structured in approach

• Excellent and demonstrable concept formulation, logical and analytical skills

• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

Location - Chennai - India
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