Associate Director - Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Director - Program Manager

Experience: 7+ years

Location: Mumbai

Work Arrangement: 5 days in the office

Reports to: CTO or VP Engineering

About Upstox

At Upstox, we're building the future of investing—simple, powerful, and for everyone. We're one of India's fastest-growing fintech platforms, backed by the best in the business, including Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global, and on a mission to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian. From first-time investors to seasoned traders, millions trust us to power their financial journeys.

The Role: Associate Director - Program Manager

As an Associate Director , you will be the bridge between technical execution and business strategy. You will oversee complex, cross-functional engineering programs, ensuring that our technology initiatives are delivered with precision, speed, and high quality. This role is designed for a leader with a strong technical foundation who can navigate the complexities of the SDLC lifecycle and drive high-impact engineering results.

What You’ll Own

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Tech Delivery Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs, ensuring they meet business objectives and are delivered on schedule.

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SDLC Management: Oversee the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and resource planning to deployment and post-launch optimization.

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Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the CTO and VP of Engineering to align program roadmaps with the overall technical and business vision.

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Process Excellence: Define and implement robust program management frameworks to improve engineering velocity and operational efficiency.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to manage dependencies and translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans.

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Risk & Stakeholder Management: Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks, providing clear communication and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Who You Are

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Experience: 7+ years of experience in program management or engineering leadership, preferably within a high-scale, product-led organization.

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Core Engineering Background: A strong foundation in core engineering; you must be comfortable discussing system architecture, infrastructure, and technical trade-offs with senior engineers.

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SDLC Expert: Deep expertise in managing the full software development lifecycle and various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum).

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Strategic & Execution-Oriented: A strategic thinker who can balance long-term technical debt with short-term delivery requirements.

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Communicator: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical complexities to non-technical audiences.

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Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a Tier-1 institute (IIT, IISC, BITS, etc.) is preferred.

Why This Role Rocks

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Scale: You’ll play a pivotal role in managing the technology that powers one of India's top fintech platforms.

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High Impact: Your work in streamlining delivery will directly influence how millions of Indians invest and grow their wealth.

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Innovation: Work in a high-energy environment that values curiosity, ownership, and data-driven innovation.

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