Role Overview

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will drive the successful delivery of complex AI/ML, data platform, and cloud modernization programs by combining strong delivery execution with deep technical understanding.

This role operates at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and business, ensuring technically complex initiatives are translated into executable plans and delivered predictably at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML, data platform, and cloud modernization initiatives
• Apply Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models across engineering, platform, and business teams
• Manage iteration planning, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and PI planning where applicable
• Partner with architects, tech leads, and engineers to translate technical designs into delivery plans
• Own integrated delivery plans covering architecture, development, data, infrastructure, security, and release activities
• Drive technical dependency management across application, data, infrastructure, and integration layers
• Participate in architecture, design, and technical planning discussions to identify risks and trade-offs early
• Manage release planning and execution across CI/CD pipelines and Dev/Test/Prod environments
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to scalability, data quality, security, performance, and environment readiness
• Provide clear delivery status, risks, and recommendations to senior technical and business stakeholders
• Support budget tracking, cost control, and vendor coordination
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and audit requirements such as GDPR, SOC2, and ISO

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in technical project or delivery management
• Proven experience managing AI/ML, data platform, or cloud modernization programs
• Strong understanding of SDLC for data, AI, and platform-based systems
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data pipelines, AI/ML workflows, and system integration patterns
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, release management, and multi-environment delivery
• Strong technical dependency management, risk assessment, and milestone planning skills
• Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, and vendor management in enterprise programs
• Familiarity with compliance, audit, and governance frameworks such as GDPR, SOC2, and ISO
• Ability to engage with senior engineers, architects, and platform teams on technical topics
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
• High ownership, accountability, and ability to make decisions under ambiguity
• Fluent Japanese proficiency is mandatory
• Business-level English proficiency

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at: leelalavanya.gujjarlapudi@websynergies.com