Job Title
Senior Engineering Manager – Project Management
Location Bengaluru
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager – Project Management to lead the delivery of large-scale Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) engagements for a strategic global client. This leadership role is responsible for driving end-to-end delivery excellence, managing offshore operations, leading engineering teams of over 100 professionals, and building long-term client relationships.
The ideal candidate will have 16+ years of experience in technology delivery, with a strong background in Microsoft technology-based application development and support, combined with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance capabilities.
This role requires a strategic leader who can drive engineering excellence, foster AI adoption, build high-performing teams, and contribute to account growth while ensuring consistent delivery quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) programs using Microsoft technologies.
- Manage and mentor offshore delivery teams of 100+ engineers, technical leads, architects, and project managers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and trusted advisor status.
- Drive delivery governance through effective planning, execution, risk management, quality assurance, and reporting.
- Champion engineering excellence by implementing modern software engineering practices, automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead AI adoption initiatives across engineering teams and promote a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
- Establish Agile delivery frameworks and ensure adherence to Agile best practices across programs.
- Provide technical and engineering leadership by driving architecture discussions, innovation, productivity improvements, and technology modernization.
- Develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, resource planning, and delivery metrics across both Time & Material and Fixed Price engagements.
- Identify business growth opportunities within existing accounts, contribute to solution proposals, and support account expansion initiatives.
- Prepare and present executive-level dashboards, delivery reviews, and strategic updates to senior client leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and continuous customer success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 18+ years of experience in IT services, application development, and delivery management.
- Extensive experience managing large-scale ADM engagements within the Microsoft technology ecosystem.
- Proven experience leading global delivery teams comprising 100+ professionals.
- Strong expertise in Agile delivery methodologies, project governance, delivery excellence, and program management.
- Demonstrated success in managing senior client stakeholders and executive-level communications.
- Experience managing both Fixed Price and Time & Material engagement models.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, and resource planning.
- Experience driving engineering best practices, innovation, automation, and AI adoption initiatives.
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong presentation, storytelling, negotiation, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
- Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent are preferred.
- Exposure to AI-enabled software engineering practices and delivery transformation initiatives.
- Experience in proposal development, solutioning, and account growth strategies.
- Prior experience in the EdTech domain is an added advantage but not mandatory.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Program & Delivery Management
- Engineering Excellence
- Agile Program Governance
- AI & Digital Transformation
- Financial & Commercial Management
- People Leadership & Talent Development
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Risk & Quality Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Business Growth & Account Management
