Sr. Manager, head of DAM India

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple backend engineering teams working on Thales Data Security’s enterprise-grade cybersecurity products. This is a strategic leadership role focused on people management, crossfunctional collaboration, and technical direction — without direct hands-on coding. Each team under your responsibility will be led by a team lead, and you will be responsible for their growth, alignment, and delivery. As part of the leadership group, you will play a key role in shaping the organization’s technical vision and ensuring consistent execution across products and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple Java backend teams through their team leads, ensuring alignment with product and engineering goals.
• Drive team performance, talent development, and operational excellence across all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, Support, and Customer Success to prioritize and deliver high-quality product increments.
• Set clear goals, ensure timely execution, and monitor KPIs to maintain focus and accountability.
• Oversee capacity planning, hiring, and organizational growth in alignment with business needs.
• Serve as an escalation point for technical challenges, cross-team dependencies, and customer-related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in managing engineering managers or team leads.
• Proven success in managing multiple backend-focused teams in complex

product environments.

• Strong understanding of Java backend architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and enterprise application patterns.
• Experience managing distributed teams in Agile environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern CI/CD processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in cybersecurity or data infrastructure products.
• Exposure to front-end technologies, DevOps pipelines, and distributed systems.
• Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and enterprise compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who thrives on driving teams, building strong leaders, and delivering sophisticated, high-scale software products. If you’re passionate about leading through influence, developing talent, and making technical organizations succeed—this role is for you.