Principal Engineering Manager

Job Description

About Position: The Program & Delivery Management role is a critical position within our organization, responsible for overseeing the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of a project. The individual will ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires excellent leadership skills, as the individual will be coordinating with various teams to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill company goals. Role: Principal Engineering Manager Location: Chennai Experience: 15 – 20 Years Job Type: Full Time Employment What You'll Do: Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams including RPG, Angular, .NET, and QA professionals. Define and execute the technical roadmap in alignment with business objectives and product strategy. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines across multiple technology stacks. Foster collaboration between frontend, backend, legacy systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor team leads and senior engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and manage expectations. Ensure adherence to compliance, security, and performance standards across all platforms. Monitor team performance, conduct regular reviews, and support career development. Expertise You'll Bring: Experience 12–15 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership. Proven experience managing diverse technology teams including legacy (RPG), modern frontend (Angular), backend (.NET), and QA. Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and integration. Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and managing multiple concurrent projects. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time. Experience working with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders. Background in both product and service-based environments is a plus. Technical Skills Languages & Frameworks: RPG (AS/400), .NET (C#, ASP.NET), Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript. Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, legacy system integration. Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS (basic exposure). Databases: SQL Server, DB2, Oracle. Project Management Tools: Jira, Confluence, MS Project. Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, TFS. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Annual health check-ups Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Inclusive Environment: Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences. Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Our company fosters a value-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to: Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”