Lead Senior Technical Program Manager

Company Description

Life at Grab

At Grab, every Grabber is guided by The Grab Way, which spells out our mission, how we believe we can achieve it, and our operating principles - the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility. These principles guide and help us make decisions as we create economic empowerment for the people of Southeast Asia.

Job Description

Get to know the Team

We are a dedicated team of passionate individuals from multiple backgrounds who come together to support a common mission: enable Grab to deliver faster with each new release. Our team members are spread across multiple countries focusing on programs that impact millions of customers across Southeast Asia.

Get to know the Role

As an individual contributor, you will manage complex, multi-functional projects from start to finish, focusing on how Grab serves businesses across Southeast Asia. Collaborating with partners, you will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with team members across the company. Being a bridge between engineering and business teams, you will work with colleagues from all parts of Grab's operations to deliver new features improving millions of passengers, drivers, and merchants daily. Your mission is to accelerate impact, remove inefficiencies, lead prioritisation, and improve technology processes.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

You will manage project timelines, define milestones, monitor and report progress, identify risks, and resolve impediments. You will work with multiple teams consisting of Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, Analysts, and QA to ensure successful program delivery. You will be the primary communication interface for complex programs that span across multiple engineering organizations. You will coach teams on delivery frameworks and methodologies suited to their needs. You will lead roadmap planning and prioritization processes. You will find ways to help teams and the organization improve their delivery methods.

• You will manage project timelines, define milestones, monitor and report progress, identify risks, and resolve impediments.
• You will work with multiple teams consisting of Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, Analysts, and QA to ensure successful program delivery.
• You will be the primary communication interface for complex programs that span across multiple engineering organizations.
• You will coach teams on delivery frameworks and methodologies suited to their needs.
• You will lead roadmap planning and prioritization processes.
• You will find ways to help teams and the organization improve their delivery methods.
• You will drive and manage teams to deliver value for the organization
• You will drive changes in the way the teams operate and delivery
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, stakeholder management, and resource allocation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience in budgeting and financial management for large-scale programs
• Experience in managing project or program resources
• Solid understanding of software development processes and current technology trends
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience working in a global or multi-cultural environment is a plus
  
  

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
  
  

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.