Job Description Technical Program Manager (TPM) Band B14 | Digital Product Management & Innovation Enterprise digital product delivery, GenAI transformation, and technical program leadership Function PMDI Location Bangalore Position Summary The Technical Program Manager (TPM) assists with the end-to-end delivery of strategically important digital products and transformation initiatives, GenAI solutions, platforms, and innovation programs. Sitting at the intersection of product strategy, engineering execution, business transformation, and enterprise architecture, the TPM converts business opportunities into scalable, production-ready capabilities that create measurable business value. This role is accountable for technical program leadership from discovery through realization, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, aligned to enterprise standards, and positioned for long-term adoption and value realization. The TPM operates as a senior leader across business, product, engineering, data, architecture, security, and third-party partners. Why This Role Exists As Kraft Heinz accelerates its Digital, Data, AI, and Innovation agenda, the organization needs leaders who can bridge business ambition with technical execution. The TPM ensures successful delivery of complex digital initiatives by aligning stakeholders, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and driving measurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Responsibility Area What the TPM Owns Strategic Program Leadership • Support role on complex enterprise programs spanning multiple business functions, geographies, and technology domains. • Translate business goals into executable technical roadmaps and delivery strategies. • Drive prioritization decisions, sequencing, funding discussions, and value realization planning. • Facilitate build, buy, reuse, and partner decisions with architecture and capability leaders. Product & Delivery Execution • Assist with delivery planning from discovery through deployment and value realization. • Establish and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements. • Coordinate execution across product, engineering, data science, architecture, cybersecurity, and external vendors. • Drive stage-gate governance and executive readiness reviews. Technical Leadership • Partner with engineering and architecture teams to validate solution approaches and technical feasibility. • Lead technical design reviews and execution planning. • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational requirements. • Guide proof-of-concept and MVP initiatives through validation and production scaling. Stakeholder & Change Leadership • Build partnerships with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and technology teams. • Communicate program status, risks, decisions, and value delivery to senior leadership. • Facilitate alignment across competing priorities and stakeholder groups. • Drive adoption planning, change management, and benefit realization strategies. Governance & Financial Management • Manage program budgets, vendor engagements, and investment plans. • Establish KPIs, success criteria, and outcome measurement frameworks. • Drive risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management. • Validate benefits realization and program ROI. Team Leadership • Lead and mentor program managers, analysts, contractors, and cross-functional delivery teams. • Create a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Develop delivery frameworks, best practices, and repeatable operating models. • Contribute to the growth and maturity of the TPM discipline across PM&DI. Success Measures Business Outcomes Delivery Excellence Organizational Impact • Adoption and business value realized • Revenue growth, productivity gains, cost savings, or risk reduction • Stakeholder satisfaction • On-time delivery • Budget adherence • Quality and stability of delivered solutions • Successful program scaling • Executive stakeholder trust • Cross-functional alignment • Improvement of delivery methodologies • Advancement of Digital and AI transformation objectives Qualifications Required Preferred • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field. • 8+ years leading complex technology programs or digital transformations. • Experience delivering enterprise-scale software, cloud, data, AI, or digital product initiatives. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations. • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile delivery, architecture principles, and platform ecosystems. • Experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise governance processes. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills. • MBA or Master degree. • PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum, Agile, or equivalent certification. • Experience with GenAI, advanced analytics, data platforms, or machine learning solutions. • Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, or corporate functions. • Experience managing external system integrators and technology vendors. Leadership Expectations at B14 • Shapes strategy rather than only executing plans. • Leads through influence across multiple organizations. • Makes complex tradeoff decisions with enterprise implications. • Balances innovation with operational excellence. • Develops talent and creates scalable delivery practices. • Establishes direction, priorities, and execution frameworks for others to follow. Distinction vs. Product Manager Product Manager Technical Program Manager Owns business value and product vision Owns technical execution and delivery Prioritizes outcomes and roadmap Orchestrates delivery and dependency management Defines what should be built Defines how it gets delivered Leads customer and business discovery Leads technical planning and execution Accountable for product success Accountable for program success Location(s) Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food. WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz. INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

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