Technical Program Manager - Engineering

Job Requirements

About Phenom

Phenom is an Applied AI company transforming how people find and choose work. Our platform uses artificial intelligence to power intelligent talent experiences for global enterprises, helping organizations hire faster, develop better talent, and deliver meaningful career journeys.

Our mission is to help a billion people find the right work.

We are building the next generation of AI-driven products and platforms, and we are looking for high-ownership Technical Program Managers to help drive Phenom's most critical engineering initiatives.

About The Role

As a Technical Program Manager in Phenom's Engineering organization, you will work closely with the Head of Engineering and senior leadership to drive the company's most strategic initiatives ("Big Bets").

This is a high-impact role focused on solving complex, ambiguous problems and driving execution across multiple engineering teams. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, data, and business to ensure our most critical initiatives are successfully delivered.

This role is ideal for individuals with a hands-on engineering background, strong problem-solving ability, leadership potential, and a passion for building AI-driven products at scale.

What You Will Do

• Drive strategic engineering initiatives from concept to execution and measurable impact
• Partner with engineering leaders, product managers, and architects to define execution plans and technical roadmaps
• Translate ambiguous business or technical problems into structured plans and actionable milestones
• Coordinate across multiple engineering teams to drive alignment, remove blockers, and ensure timely delivery
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies, and communicate updates to senior leadership
• Establish effective execution mechanisms, operating cadence, and program visibility
• Work closely with leadership on initiatives involving AI, platform, infrastructure, and product innovation
• Help scale Phenom's engineering execution capability as the company grows
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on software development or engineering background, with the ability to engage credibly on architecture, system design, and technical trade-offs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking ability
• Ability to work in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High ownership and bias for action
• Ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams
  
  

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. or equivalent engineering degree
• 2–6 years of experience with demonstrated hands-on software development, engineering, or technical program management
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle, system architecture, and technical execution
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-team technical initiatives
  
  

Preferred Background

• Engineering degree from top institutions such as IIT, NIT, BITS, or IIIT
• MBA from top institutions such as ISB, IIMs, or other leading business schools, in addition to a hands-on engineering background
• Experience in engineering, product, technical consulting, or program management roles
• Exposure to technology, AI, platforms, or digital products
• Demonstrated leadership potential and strong execution ability
  
  

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data platforms
• Experience working in product companies, startups, or consulting
• Familiarity with Agile, engineering workflows, or technical delivery environments
  
  

Why This Role is Unique

• Work directly with senior engineering leadership on company-level strategic initiatives
• Drive initiatives that shape the future of an Applied AI company
• Gain deep exposure to engineering, product, and AI innovation
• Fast career growth path into senior technical or engineering leadership roles
• Opportunity to solve high-impact problems at scale