Technical Program Manager

About US:Paytm is India’s leading digital payments and financial services company, which is focused on driving consumers and merchants to its platform by offering them a variety of payment use cases. Paytm provides consumers with services like utility payments and money transfers, while empowering them to pay via Paytm Payment Instruments (PPI) like Paytm Wallet, Paytm UPI, Paytm Payments Bank Netbanking, Paytm FASTag and Paytm Postpaid - Buy Now, Pay Later. To merchants, Paytm offers acquiring devices like Soundbox, EDC, QR and Payment Gateway where payment aggregation is done through PPI and also other banks’ financial instruments. To further enhance merchants’ business, Paytm offers merchants commerce services through advertising and Paytm Mini app store. Operating on this platform leverage, the company then offers credit services such as merchant loans, personal loans and BNPL, sourced by its financial partners.

About the roleWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Technical Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years in the security domain, including extensive exposure to domestic markets and compliance regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale, complex security projects with a technical focus, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management : Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for technical security initiatives, including planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Technical Expertise: Collaborate with security architects, engineers, and stakeholders to drive the implementation of security solutions, identifying risks, and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
• Compliance & Regulations : Ensure projects meet international and local security compliance standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc. Serve as a point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies.
• International Market Expertise : Navigate the complexities of international security standards, data privacy laws, and regional cybersecurity requirements. Provide guidance on adapting security strategies to various global markets.
• Stakeholder Communication : Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and requirements to senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams. Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project objectives and timelines.
• Risk Management : Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, addressing both operational and technical security risks.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams (e.g., IT, DevOps, Security Operations, Legal) and external vendors/partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Process Improvement : Continuously improve security project management processes, leveraging industry best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

Required Qualifications

• Experience : Minimum 10 years in Security Project Management, with a solid background in delivering technical security projects.
• International Exposure : Experience managing projects in global markets, including familiarity with regional security requirements and cultural nuances.
• Compliance Expertise : In-depth knowledge of international security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Technical Background : Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, identity & access management, etc.).
• Project Management Skills : Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, with experience in Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Certifications : PMP, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex security issues into business terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership : Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior project managers.
• Certifications : Additional certifications in specific compliance standards or technical security disciplines.
• Language Skills : Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.