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Who We Are

Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch every decision process and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential expand their skill sets and achieve their career aspirations which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.

Deepwatch recognition includes:

• and 2021 Great Place to Work Certified
• 2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employers
• 2024 US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Award
• 2024 Forbes Americas Best Startup Employers
• 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine Global Infosec Awards
• 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
• 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners Splunk Ventures and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
• 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR

Project Manager Engineering

Location: Hybrid Bengaluru India

Reports To: VP of Engineering & Managing Director India

About Deepwatch

Deepwatch is securing the digital economy by providing world-class managed detection and response (MDR) services. We protect global organizations from cyber threats enabling them to operate confidently and securely. Our team thrives at the intersection of innovation speed and mission-critical thinking.

Position Summary

Deepwatch is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Project Manager Engineering to drive engineering delivery and project execution across our India engineering organization. This role will work closely with Engineering Product Management Security AI and Operations teams to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects within the Engineering organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented process-driven proactive in identifying risks and capable of managing multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced product engineering environment.

The Project Manager Engineering will play a key role in improving execution visibility maintaining operational rigor across Jira and Agile processes coordinating cross-functional dependencies and ensuring projects are delivered on time with clear stakeholder communication. This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and will partner closely with US-based Engineering and Program Management teams to ensure strong execution alignment across globally distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of engineering projects from planning through execution release and closure
• Coordinate project activities across Detection Platform and AI Solutions engineering teams
• Track project milestones deliverables dependencies timelines and execution risks
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and proactively drive resolution of blockers impacting delivery

Agile & Jira Management

• Drive operational rigor across Jira workflows sprint tracking backlog management and release coordination
• Facilitate sprint planning stand-ups retrospectives release readiness reviews and execution tracking activities
• Maintain accurate project documentation status reporting dashboards and execution metrics
• Ensure teams follow established engineering processes and delivery standards

Stakeholder Communication & Escalation Management

• Provide regular project updates status reports and risk visibility to Engineering leadership and stakeholders
• Identify execution risks early and escalate issues with clear mitigation plans and recommendations
• Coordinate effectively with Engineering Managers Product Managers Architects QA and Operations teams
• Serve as a communication bridge between India engineering teams and US-based stakeholders

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manage dependencies across multiple engineering teams and workstreams
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering leadership to align priorities timelines and release expectations
• Support coordination across distributed teams working across multiple time zones
• Help drive accountability transparency and alignment across engineering initiatives

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Continuously improve project management processes tracking mechanisms and reporting structures
• Support engineering leadership in improving execution predictability and operational efficiency
• Help establish scalable project governance and engineering coordination practices
• Contribute to building a strong culture of ownership collaboration and execution excellence

Qualifications

Required:

• 5 years of experience in Project Management within software engineering or technology organizations
• Strong experience managing engineering projects in Agile/Scrum environments
• Hands-on experience with Jira Confluence sprint tracking backlog management and release coordination
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering delivery processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent engineering projects in fast-paced environments
• Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to identify project risks manage escalations and drive issue resolution
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams including US-based stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through and execution discipline
• Ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal supervision
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology Business or related field

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in cybersecurity SaaS cloud or enterprise software environments
• Exposure to AI/ML-focused engineering projects and modern engineering workflows
• Understanding of cloud platforms distributed systems and engineering operations
• Experience supporting release management and engineering execution processes
• PMP Scrum Master or Agile certifications are a plus
• Prior experience in startup or high-growth product organizations preferred

What We Are Looking For

• Strong ownership and execution mindset
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
• Ability to proactively identify issues before they impact delivery
• Strong collaboration skills across Engineering Product and Operations teams
• Confidence working with leadership and driving accountability across teams
• Strong relationship-building skills with globally distributed stakeholders

Why Deepwatch

• Mission-driven company focused on protecting customers from threats 24/7
• Hybrid work model in India with access to collaborative office space in Bangalore
• High-impact leadership role with strong visibility across Product & Engineering
• Competitive compensation equity and benefits
• A company recognized as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years
• Opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity and AI-driven platforms