Senior Manager - Technology, Hyderabad

Note: Ability to work effectively with teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, including regular coordination with US-based operations.

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About the Organization

We are a US-India nonprofit dedicated to educational excellence, empowering students through innovative, technology-driven programs. India operations are headquartered in Hyderabad, with regular coordination with US-based teams across multiple time zones.

We offer our team members a meaningful impact on education across two countries, a mission-driven and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Manager of Technology to drive our technology vision across both US and India operations. This is a senior leadership role suited for someone who can set strategy, work closely with organizational leaders, and manage a team of internal staff and external vendors — while remaining willing to contribute directly to development when needed.

1. Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation

• Define and execute the organization’s technology roadmap aligned with educational and operational goals.
• Make architectural decisions ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve program delivery and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership teams across the US and India to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Lead the modernization of the organizational website, ensuring scalable architecture and a strong user experience.

1. Systems Integration & Automation

• Design and implement an API-first architecture to integrate systems such as ERPNext, website services, learning platforms, and operational tools.
• Evaluate and implement enterprise platforms and ensure systems support end-to-end organizational workflows.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes across finance, volunteer management, program operations, and reporting.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled technologies to improve operational efficiency, analytics capabilities, and digital services while ensuring responsible use, data protection, and governance.

1. Software Engineering & Development Lifecycle

• Contribute to the development of critical components when needed and enforce high engineering standards through code reviews and best practices.
• Establish development lifecycle practices including version control, testing, deployment, and release management.
• Implement monitoring and reliability practices to ensure system stability and performance.
• Design and maintain data architecture supporting reporting, analytics, and leadership dashboards.
• Maintain clear technical documentation including architecture, integrations, and operational procedures.

1. Vendor & Team Management

• Manage technology vendors and development partners, ensuring delivery quality, scalability, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology team and foster collaboration with program and operations teams.
• Oversee infrastructure reliability, cybersecurity practices, data protection, and disaster recovery planning.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, system architecture, and software development.
• Architecture & Development: Strong experience designing scalable applications and complex system architectures across multiple technology stacks. Hands-on development experience with modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience implementing cloud-based infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Data & APIs: Strong experience with database architecture, API development, and system integrations.
• Tools & Processes: Experience evaluating and implementing enterprise platforms such as ERP systems. Familiarity with development lifecycle practices including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. Experience working with project and issue tracking tools such as Jira or similar platforms.
• Security & Operations: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, data privacy practices, and system reliability.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across distributed teams and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple time zones. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with educational technology platforms such as learning management systems, student information systems, and Google Education tools.
• Experience building technology platforms supporting multi-country operations.
• Experience implementing enterprise automation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Certifications in cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, or related technology domains.
• Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 5th, 2026 on Ground Zero

For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557