Location: Chennai
Experience Required: 15+ years
Department: Software Development / Engineering
Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 15 years of professional experience to lead complex software development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in desktop application development or similar domains, and a proven track record in Agile and Scrum methodologies. You will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full lifecycle software development projects in desktop or enterprise application domains.
- Lead and coach Agile teams using Scrum or hybrid methodologies.
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, UX/UI, product owners, and business stakeholders to define scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and communication plans.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, and metrics to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Act as a change agent promoting Agile best practices across the organization.
- Ensure adherence to compliance, quality standards, and company policies throughout the development lifecycle.
- Identify process improvement areas and actively contribute to continuous delivery culture.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 15+ years of experience in the software industry, with at least 57 years in project management roles.
- Solid experience in managing projects related to desktop application development or related domains.
- Strong command of Scrum, Agile, and hybrid frameworks. Scrum Master or PMP certification is a plus.
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- PMI-ACP or PMP Certification
- SAFe Agilist or similar Agile certifications
