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Skill Set :

.NET Core

Total Experience :

5.00 to 10.00 Years

No of Openings :

1

Job Post Date :

18/03/2026

Job Expiry Date :

30/04/2026

Domain :

IT

Location :

SANTA CRUZ

[United States]

Job Reference No :

4047758 Job Summary

Job Title:

Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Custom Applications Santa Clara, CA Day1onsite Inperson interveiw preferred Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of custom application development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical understanding, hands-on experience working with engineering teams, and excellent program management capabilities. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable custom solutions aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management Lead end-to-end delivery of custom application projects, from requirements gathering to deployment. Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and key milestones. Drive sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release management. Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; develop mitigation strategies.

Flexibility:

Should be able to work in Global development team conditions - collaborating with multiple geos like India, Europe or Asia Technical Leadership Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to translate business needs into technical requirements. Review technical designs and ensure alignment with architecture, security, and scalability standards. Work closely with development teams building custom web, mobile, API, and backend applications. Must have worked earlier in the career as custom application developer using Microsoft .Net tech stack or Java or Python. Strong understanding of Python, .Net and Java application architectures and ability to guide and provide solutions. Must have understating of Gen AI based code generation tools (cursor, windsurf, claude, copilot etc.) and prompt engineering Must have leveraged Gen AI or Co-Pilots for day-today activities Stakeholder Management Partner with business teams, product owners, engineering, QA, security, and leadership to ensure clarity and alignment. Act as the single point of contact for program updates, progress reporting, and issue resolution. Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Process & Quality Management Implement and drive Agile/Scrum practices across engineering teams. Ensure applications meet performance, security, and compliance standards. Drive continuous improvement across processes, documentation, and delivery frameworks. Delivery & Execution Coordinate UAT, deployment planning, and production rollout activities. Manage vendor/partner teams when contributing to custom app development. Track KPIs, success metrics, and provide data-driven status reports. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5-10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, including direct involvement with custom application development. Strong understanding of modern application development technologies: Web/Mobile frameworks APIs & microservices Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Databases and integration patterns Solid experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts. Preferred Qualifications Experience with enterprise-scale custom apps or large digital transformation programs. Understanding of security standards, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with distributed/global development teams.

Certifications:

PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent (nice to have). Soft Skills Leadership with influence (without direct authority). Strong stakeholder & relationship management. Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Proactive, detail-oriented, and outcome-driven mindset. The pay range for this role is $110k - $120k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate. Thanks & Regards Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ADA_Accomodations@TechMahindra.com."