Job Description

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Over 300 Million monthly active users; US $1.6 billion in revenue and 18% revenue growth (FY 2021; 36% growth in FY2020); Part of Naspers’ Prosus, one of the biggest technology investors in the world (An early investor in Tencent and the owner of StackOverFlow). +30 countries. +20 Brands. Powered by +10,000 employees representing 81 nationalities.


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Overview
Shape the future of OLX Autos to become the most trusted partner for car buyers & sellers, and offer them peace of mind on every transaction they make with us! OLX Group is a global product and tech company with 19 brands, +5000 people, 45 countries and one mindset - customer first. Every month 350 million people use our trading platforms. We estimate that 17 million things are exchanged on our apps and platforms every single month.
And this is not enough! OLX Group is part of Prosus, a global internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world! With this we combine the spirit and agility of a startup with the maturity that comes from being part of a 100-year-old company.
Description:
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) you would be required to monitor the overall project progress, anticipate risks, resolve issues and initiate corrective action as appropriate. The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex projects, and have the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders to implement initiatives supporting the objectives.

The candidate should demonstrate high attention to detail, including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and collaborate with the stakeholders to deliver results will be crucial for success in this role. This role requires an individual with expertise in program management, along with excellent analytical and communication abilities. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with strong attention to detail, vocally self-critical, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Who we’re looking for:
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
10+ years’ experience with complex technology projects involving data analysis, software engineering and program management
Prior experience with agile methodologies
Experience with project delivery for large, cross functional projects
Experience developing Internet products and technologies
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Proven analytical and quantitative skills, and tools to perform analysis. Ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop project business cases.
High attention to detail including precise and effective customer communications.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, schedule tradeoffs and opportunistic new ideas with technical employees.
Should be able to think strategically and execute methodically and tactically.
Superior verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired.
History of teamwork and willingness to roll up ones sleeves to get the job done.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with managing technical solutions for Ads domain
Prior experience in working on complex and scalable BE platforms
Prior experience in working with ML/Data Science teams
Experience building and launching consumer software products for web, mobile or desktop platforms
A deep understanding of the SDLC and consistent record of achieving program objectives on schedule, on budget and meeting quality criteria
What we’ll give you:
Unique opportunity to become a part of an international team of top engineers learning from one another and contributing to the global OLX Group success.
Phenomenal place to learn and develop within a fast growing, global classifieds leader which opens further career opportunities in the diverse world of OLX.
Great Perks as a baseline, including opportunity to go for courses and conferences.
A workplace where trust, empowerment and feedback are valued; a positive and inspiring working atmosphere.
Office in the city centre of Gurgaon
Flexible working hours and the option to do home office.
Mentoring; personal branding support focused on leadership; diverse career opportunities.
Access to an online learning platform with 20.000 online courses for coding, management techniques, languages and many more.

What you'll need to know about us:
OLX Group is a global product and tech company, operating in more than 40 countries under 17 market-leading brands such as Avito, letgo, OLX, Property24, AutoTrader and more.
We’re a team of 5,000+ ambitious, curious people building online marketplaces that are used by over 330 million people every month to buy and sell almost anything, promoting prosperity within local communities.
We are proud to be different, and we work differently too. We combine the spirit and agility of a start-up with the maturity that comes from being part of a 100-year-old company.
We are allergic to corporate interference and we love to operate in exotic and challenging markets! We improvise, experiment and push each other further.
OLX Group is a Naspers company, a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Around a fifth of the world’s population improve their daily lives by using the products and services from companies that Naspers operates and invests in.
Our Mission
We empower people to upgrade their lives by making it easy for one billion people to exchange goods and services through products and services customers love.
If you are as excited as us about this position and our company, we hope you join us! If you’d like to learn more about the OLX Group take a look at the other parts of our website. And remember, we are an equal opportunity employer.

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