Myntra Helps 100+ Women Return to Tech Careers

When talented engineers and product managers step away from tech careers for family or personal reasons, returning often feels impossible. Myntra, one of India's largest fashion technology companies, is proving it doesn't have to be that way.

Through its Phoenix program, the company has supported more than 100 women in relaunching their tech careers after breaks. Nearly 60% have transitioned into full-time positions across engineering, product development, and data science.

The six to seven month returnship goes far beyond traditional hiring. Participants get hands-on experience with live projects, dedicated mentorship, and structured learning to rebuild workplace familiarity and refresh technical skills.

Women now make up nearly 40% of Myntra's overall workforce. The company is focused on translating that representation into deeper presence across technology functions and senior leadership roles.

Govindraj MK, Myntra's Chief Human Resources Officer, says the program taught them an important lesson. Women returning after career breaks need a structured bridge back into work, not just a conventional interview process.

The company treats career progression as an integrated system rather than standalone interventions. Leadership programs like Ascend support women moving into director roles through mentoring and enterprise-level projects.

The Ripple Effect

Myntra's approach recognizes something crucial: career breaks aren't limitations. The experience and perspective women gain during those breaks become valuable assets when paired with the right support system.

The company provides comprehensive support across life stages, including maternity and adoption assistance, pregnancy care, onsite childcare facilities, and lactation rooms. Manager support and clear pathways to sustained employment complete the picture.

Beyond hiring numbers, Myntra tracks capability building, participation in development programs, internal mobility, and leadership pipeline strength. The goal is creating breadth of opportunity across the entire employee journey.

As artificial intelligence reshapes technology roles, Myntra sees the shift as emphasizing problem-solving and product judgment over routine execution. Their Mynverse learning platform helps all employees build relevant capabilities and navigate evolving career paths.

The success of Phoenix participants proves that structured support combined with meaningful work creates lasting careers, not just temporary comebacks.