We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 220,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. ()
The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you ll thrive in, then you re in the right place.
We are looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Technical Program Leader to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Job Title: Technical Program Leader
Location: San Jose, California (On-site)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Technical Program Leader to oversee integrations and custom application development in the IWMS ecosystem. This role demands a strategic mindset, technical expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration and exceptional stakeholder management to ensure seamless execution, risk mitigation, and high-quality, scalable deliveries.
In this role, you will oversee program roadmaps, governance structures, and technical execution while driving collaboration across engineering, product, and business teams.
You should also be equally adept at presenting your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are at discussing technical trade-offs in solution development with engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance: Establish and drive a governance framework that enhances executive decision-making, prioritization, and risk management across programs.
Establish a reliable and visible cadence for program reviews, decision-making, prioritization, and Resource Stewardship.
Ensure governance structure effectively exposes and mitigates dependencies.
Ensure proactive change management to accelerate program velocity and efficiency.
Roadmap & Program Scalability: Work with core engineering teams to develop and articulate long term strategy and short term plans. Develop roadmaps, engage teams and engineers and set the pace for development. Use technical judgment to drive project delivery and technology reviews/proposals and build consensus amongst cross-functional teams. Provide a quantitative analysis focus and translate findings into recommendations and actionable plans. Set project/program success criteria, create measurable milestones, track deliverables and deliver customer value. Design and launch new processes, process improvements, and help program teams scale
Technical Program Leadership: Lead and manage large-scale technical programs, including custom web application development, IBM Tririga integrations with corporate systems, API integrations, and AI/ML initiatives. Drive program execution with a focus on timeliness, scalability, and long-term sustainability, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Provide strong leadership to the technical team, fostering a positive work environment, resolving conflicts, and ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Stakeholder Satisfaction & Reporting: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure their needs are met, keeping them engaged and satisfied with the program's progress. Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and updates to communicate the status of the program, risks, and successes.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Work closely with diverse teams (engineering, design, product management, operations, etc.) to ensure alignment and successful program delivery. Lead and support the team, maintaining focus on project objectives and ensuring that all team members are collaborating effectively.
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and assess risks and challenges, developing effective mitigation plans to minimize impact. Ensure that risks are clearly communicated to stakeholders, with detailed solutions and timelines for mitigation. Maintain a strong focus on minimizing production issues and delays.
Mitigation Planning: Develop and manage mitigation plans for program risks and roadblocks, ensuring that teams are equipped to handle challenges and continue to meet objectives despite obstacles.
Web Application & API Development: Oversee the seamless integration and development of web applications and APIs, aligning these developments with the broader IWMS strategy.
AI/ML Development: Work with AI/ML engineers to implement machine learning models that enhance decision-making, system automation, and overall business processes.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use metrics and analytics to track project progress, identify areas for optimization, and make data-driven decisions that guide the program's evolution.
Quality Assurance & Performance: Ensure that all program releases (web applications, AI/ML models, and APIs) meet the highest quality standards. Monitor and optimize performance to handle large volumes of data or users and ensure scalability.
Clear Communication & Storytelling: Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Craft compelling narratives to demonstrate the impact and value of the technical work being done.
Agility & Flexibility: Work in an Agile environment, adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining a focus on quality and timely delivery.
Advertising the Work: Showcase the progress of technical programs to stakeholders, demonstrating how they align with business goals. Ensure that key achievements and deliverables are well-communicated and celebrated across the organization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in Technical Program Leadership or similar roles.
Expertise in managing custom web applications, AI/ML models, and APIs at scale.
Prior experience in consulting roles is a plus.
Strong understanding of system architecture, software development lifecycle (SDLC), integration processes, and release management.
Proven experience in cross-functional leadership, with the ability to align and collaborate across teams (engineering, design, product, etc.)
Experience working with IBM Tririga or similar IWMS applications is preferred.
Expertise in creating clear, concise, and visually compelling presentations and reports to effectively communicate program status, risks, and successes to stakeholders, including executives.
Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and balance competing priorities while ensuring high-impact deliverables.
Proven expertise in enterprise risk management, change leadership, and strategic mitigation planning to drive program success.
Exceptional communication skills in English (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficient in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to orchestrate multiple large-scale, high-priority initiatives with precision, balancing scope, resources, and deadlines effectively.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $74000
Pay Range Maximum: $151800
HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.
HCLTech is not the employer for this role. This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provides services to HCLTech and/or its clients.
Candidates interested in applying for this Contract opportunity must have a valid work authorization to work in the United States. We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of HCLTech may not be eligible for consideration, as decided on an individualized basis depending upon business considerations.
The expected pay range for this contract assignment is shown above with the Job details. The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party employer.
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.
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