Senior Technical Program Manager
Porch Group · India
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- ₹3,675,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Lead complex technical programs in home insurance.
- Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
- Drive programs from planning through execution.
- Ensure scalable, compliant, and high-quality solutions.
- Focus on insurance platforms and workflows.
About the role
About Porch Group
Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform. We aim to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and protect their homes by offering differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center. We are capitalizing on the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by providing superior services for homebuyers, led by advantaged underwriting in insurance to protect the whole home. As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we have established deep relationships with approximately 30,000 companies crucial to the home-buying transaction, including home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies. In 2020, Porch Group celebrated its Nasdaq IPO under the ticker symbol PRCH and is focused on building a truly great company, and we are just getting started.Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager
Location: India
Workplace Type: Remote
Job Summary
The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Technical Program Manager. In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional technical programs that support Porch’s Insurance initiatives, with a strong focus on home insurance platforms and workflows. You will partner closely with engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders to drive programs from planning through execution. This position plays a critical role in delivering scalable, compliant, and high-quality technical solutions aligned with Porch’s business strategy and growth in the insurance domain.What You Will Do As A Senior Technical Program Manager
- Lead strategic program planning for technical insurance initiatives, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps aligned with business strategy and insurance product goals.
- Facilitate collaboration across engineering, product, design, underwriting, claims, and support teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.
- Apply strong technical judgment to guide architecture discussions, technical decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
- Identify program risks and dependencies early and implement mitigation and corrective action plans.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, updates, escalations, and change management.
- Drive transparency and accountability across all workstreams through regular reporting and leadership updates.
- Partner with engineering leaders to scope work, define dependencies, and manage resource allocation.
- Ensure program deliverables meet business, technical, regulatory, and compliance standards.
- Oversee testing, validation, documentation, and release readiness activities.
- Understand system architecture and data flows to anticipate and resolve integration challenges.
- Apply home insurance domain knowledge, including policy administration systems and regulatory requirements, to guide program decisions.
- Monitor KPIs and program metrics, conduct post-mortems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Will Bring As A Senior Technical Program Manager
- 10+ years of experience in technical program management, including at least 4 years in the insurance domain.
- Strong understanding of home insurance systems, workflows, and regulatory considerations.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex technical programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical and business information for diverse audiences.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills with the ability to manage ambiguity.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Proven experience working with US-based business teams.
- Excellent written and communication skills in English language.
- Working Hours: 8 Hours (Excluding breaks) with 4 Core US Hours Overlap (7:30pm–11:30pm IST) and 4 flexible hours (IST).
- Workspace: A quiet space to work, an internet connection of at least 30 Mbps download | 10 Mbps upload.
What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member
- Pay Range*: ₹26,25,000 – ₹36,75,000 INR Annually. (Actual pay depends on experience, skills, knowledge, market alignment, and location.)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, accident insurance, and retiral benefits.
- Wellness programs including 12 company-paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays, privilege/earned leave, casual/sick leave, paid maternity and paternity leaves, and weekly wellness events.
What’s next?
Submit your application below and our Talent Acquisition team will review it shortly. If your resume is compelling, we will connect for a chat and potentially invite you for virtual interviews. Come prepared with questions to ensure mutual fit.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces diversity and reflects the communities we serve. We believe diverse perspectives lead to innovative problem-solving and strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds, creating workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered. Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer.Key skills/competency
- Technical Program Management
- Insurance Domain Knowledge
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Agile Methodologies
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Roadmap Development
- System Architecture
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Senior Technical Program Manager
- Technical Program Management
- Insurance
- SaaS
- Agile
- JIRA
- Confluence
- US Business
- Remote
- India
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years in technical program management and 4+ years in the insurance domain. Emphasize experience with US business teams and Agile methodologies like JIRA and Confluence.
- Showcase insurance expertise: Clearly detail your understanding of home insurance systems, workflows, and regulatory needs. Provide examples of delivering complex technical programs in this sector.
- Demonstrate cross-functional leadership: Use your resume and interviews to illustrate your ability to collaborate with engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic program planning, risk mitigation, and technical decision-making within an insurance context. Come with informed questions about Porch Group's culture and vision.
Technical preparation
Study insurance systems and regulatory requirements.,Master Agile methodologies and JIRA/Confluence.,Understand system architecture and data flows.,Prepare to discuss technical decision-making.
Behavioral questions
How do you manage program risks and dependencies?,Describe a complex cross-functional program you led.,How do you ensure stakeholder alignment?,How do you apply technical judgment in decision-making?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the working hours for the Senior Technical Program Manager role at Porch Group in India?
- The Senior Technical Program Manager role requires 8 hours of work daily (excluding breaks). This includes 4 core US hours overlap, typically from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST, and 4 flexible hours within IST.
- What technical skills are essential for the Senior Technical Program Manager position at Porch Group?
- Essential technical skills include a strong understanding of home insurance systems and workflows, experience with Agile methodologies (JIRA, Confluence), and the ability to guide architecture discussions and complex problem-solving. Familiarity with system architecture and data flows is also crucial.
- Does Porch Group offer remote work for the Senior Technical Program Manager role?
- Yes, the Senior Technical Program Manager position at Porch Group in India is a remote role, offering flexibility in your work location.
- What is the expected salary range for a Senior Technical Program Manager at Porch Group in India?
- The anticipated annual salary range for this role is ₹26,25,000 to ₹36,75,000 INR. The final offer will consider factors such as your experience, skills, knowledge, and alignment with market rates.
- How does Porch Group approach diversity and inclusion for its Senior Technical Program Manager roles?
- Porch Group is committed to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging. They actively seek to embrace diversity in their people, reflecting the communities they serve, and believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovative problem-solving. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics.
- What kind of benefits can a Senior Technical Program Manager expect at Porch Group?
- Porch Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, accident insurance, and retiral benefits. They also provide wellness programs with paid holidays, flexible holidays, various types of leave, and weekly wellness events.
- How long is the application window for the Senior Technical Program Manager role at Porch Group?
- The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from April 24, 2026, though this may change based on business and interviewing needs.