Technical Program Manager

Role: Technical Program ManagerJob Type: PermanentLocation: London, UK / HybridNumber of hours: 40 hours per week - full time

Are you an expert in technical program delivery across modern data platforms? We have an exciting opportunity for you - Technical Program Manager!

Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.Gain access to endless learning opportunities.Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life. The Role As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead and deliver complex data platform and analytics programmes. You will combine strong technical knowledge with excellent programme execution, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills. You will work closely with data engineering, analytics, platform, and business teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions., Owning end-to-end delivery of data and analytics programmes, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality standards.Planning, tracking, and managing complex technical dependencies across Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, and GitHub-based development workflows.Collaborating closely with data engineering and analytics teams to support Snowflake architecture, performance optimisation, and cost management.Overseeing dbt project delivery, testing approaches, deployment governance, and documentation standards.Defining and enforcing SDLC and CI/CD best practices, including pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and release management.Creating and maintaining programme artefacts such as roadmaps, delivery plans, RAID logs, and technical documentation.Identifying delivery risks early and driving mitigation plans related to data quality, security, scalability, and delivery timelines.Facilitating technical discussions and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.Driving continuous improvement in programme delivery processes, tooling, and performance metrics.Ensuring adherence to data governance, security, and regulatory compliance standards. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience

Proven experience in a Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or similar role.Strong hands-on understanding of Snowflake, dbt, GitHub, and Airflow in a production environment.Demonstrable experience delivering data engineering or analytics platform programmes.Solid understanding of modern data stacks, ETL pipelines, and cloud-based data platforms.Experience working within Agile delivery environments.Strong communication skills with the ability to engage engineering teams and senior stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities with minimal supervision. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Experience with Python as a primary language, alongside SQL and Bash.Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Experience with data quality frameworks and data observability tools.Relevant professional certifications, including SAFe, PMP, or Agile certifications.Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives.

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes. You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.