Project Manager - Engineering & Product Development

Function: Software Development

Designation: Project Manager Engineering & Product Development

Open Position: 01

Location: Hyderabad

About Keus

Keus is at the forefront of integrating elegant design with state-of-the-art technology in smart home automation and architectural lighting. Our mission is to transcend ordinary living, offering a luxurious smart home experience that is seamless and beyond compare.

Our philosophy is centered around a design-first approach, where impeccable aesthetics meet unparalleled functionality. At Keus, a cadre of leading Industrial Designers, Electronics and Electrical Engineers, and Software Architects, merge their expertise to redefine industry standards and craft bespoke smart home products and solutions that lead the way in innovation.

We pride ourselves on being the benchmark of sophistication and holistic smart home experiences in India, relentlessly innovating not only to meet but redefine global standards.

Keus is on an ambitious path of expansion, with 2024 marking our entry into the thriving markets of Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi. Our strategy involves directly engaging with Architects, Interior Designers, and leveraging Digital Marketing to enhance our customer reach.

Discover more about our vision and offerings:

Visit our website: www.keus.in

Watch us on YouTube: KeusSmartHome

Follow us on Instagram: @keussmarthome

Join us in shaping the future of luxurious Smart living.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager Engineering & Product Development will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development of Keus products across multiple teams. This role acts as the central point of alignment between product owners, engineering teams, and leadershipensuring visibility into development progress, proactive resolution of roadblocks, and consistent adoption of agile best practices across the engineering department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and deeply experienced in agile delivery, sprint management, and cross-functional coordination within complex product environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Management:

Act as the central coordinator for all ongoing product development initiatives across the engineering department.

Track and communicate the progress of each product, ensuring clear visibility into milestones, timelines, and dependencies.

Identify risks, delays, and roadblocks early, and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve them

proactively.

Maintain consolidated development dashboards and status reports for leadership review.

Agile Process Governance:

Ensure all product owners are running sprints, scrums, and agile ceremonies effectively and

consistently.

Monitor sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint execution, and delivery outcomes across teams.

Coach and support product owners in adopting and improving agile best practices.

Ensure sprint goals align with overall product roadmaps and business priorities.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Act as the communication bridge between product owners, engineering teams, QA, and other internal stakeholders.

Ensure engineering teams are aligned on priorities, timelines, and scope changes.

Facilitate cross-team dependency management to avoid delivery bottlenecks.

Provide regular updates to leadership on development health and execution risks.

Reporting & Communication:

Prepare and present clear, structured updates on product development progress, risks, and blockers.

Ensure transparency across the engineering department regarding delivery status and challenges.

Translate complex development issues into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Retrospectives & Continuous Improvement:

Facilitate structured sprint and release retrospectives with product owners and engineering teams.

Help teams identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and systemic issues impacting delivery.

Drive action plans based on retrospective outcomes and track follow-through.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Process Optimization:

Identify opportunities to standardize and improve development workflows across teams.

Implement best practices for agile delivery, documentation, and reporting.

Ensure consistency in tooling, sprint metrics, and delivery tracking across products.

Stay updated on modern agile, delivery, and program management practices.

Key Measures of Success:

On-time and predictable delivery of product development milestones

Reduction in unresolved blockers and recurring delivery issues

Quality and consistency of sprint execution across teams

Effectiveness of retrospectives and implemented improvements.

Key Competencies:

Ownership for execution and outcomes

Strong process orientation

Stakeholder communication and alignment

Agile mindset and coaching ability

Problem-solving and risk management

Organizational and prioritization skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field (master's preferred).

36 years of experience in product delivery, program management, or agile project management.

Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies and sprint execution.

Experience working with multiple product owners and engineering teams simultaneously.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in hardware-software integrated products or IoT/home automation environments is a plus.

Strong analytical skills to track progress, identify risks, and drive improvements.

Keus Culture:

Join a team that is passionate about innovation and excellence. At Keus, we value creativity, collaboration, ownership and a commitment to leading the smart home revolution.

What Keus Offers:

The opportunity to be at the forefront of the home automation industry, working with high-end clientele.

A dynamic and supportive work environment that values innovation and creativity.

Competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits.

Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.