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Lead Technical Program Manager (AWS platform, Cloud technologies, DevOps, cross-function, SDLC)

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Mastercard

Lead Technical Program Manager (AWS platform, Cloud technologies, DevOps, cross-function, SDLC)

Pune, India

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Lead Technical Program Manager (AWS platform, Cloud technologies, DevOps, cross-function, SDLC)

Mastercard's AWS Platform Engineering team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive complex, high-impact platform initiatives that enable scalable, secure, and efficient cloud operations. This role combines technical expertise, program management, and strategic thinking to align the AWS platform's capabilities with organizational goals.

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As a Lead TPM, you will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to manage cross-functional programs, streamline processes, and ensure successful execution of platform initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the roadmap for the AWS platform, focusing on security, scalability, and innovation.

The Role
• Own the end-to-end execution of complex technical programs, from inception to delivery, across the AWS platform ecosystem.
• Define program goals, success metrics, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and platform strategy.
• Develop and maintain the AWS platform roadmap, incorporating stakeholder input and balancing competing priorities.
• Collaborate with platform engineers, architects, product managers, and business leaders to ensure seamless program execution.
• Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams and senior leadership, providing clear updates on program status, risks, and dependencies.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and shared accountability across teams.
• Anticipate potential bottlenecks, manage escalations, and drive resolution for complex technical and organizational challenges.
• Identify program risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead efforts to improve platform delivery processes, driving efficiency and consistency across program management practices.
• Advocate for platform best practices, ensuring initiatives align with architectural and security standards.

ALL ABOUT YOU
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, with at least 3 years in cloud or platform engineering domains.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional technical programs on time and within scope.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, including VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, and Control Tower.
• Deep technical acumen and the ability to understand engineering challenges and solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and/or Kanban frameworks for program delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Hands-on experience with multi-account AWS environments and governance tools like AWS Organizations and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS, NIST, SOC2, or ISO27001.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

  • Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Client-provided location(s): Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-238760
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program