Description : We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology projects from initiation through delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in managing Agile and/or hybrid project environments. This role will partner closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery :
- Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, tracking, and delivery across multiple technical initiatives.
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Translate business requirements into actionable technical tasks and timelines.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, data, and business teams to define project goals and deliverables.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders through reports and dashboards.
- Facilitate alignment across teams, ensuring transparency and Expertise :
- Understand system architecture, APIs, data flows, and integration dependencies.
- Participate in technical discussions, helping teams unblock issues and clarify requirements.
- Work with architects/engineers to validate feasibility and estimate effort.
Agile & Process Management
- Lead Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, grooming, retros).
- Ensure teams adhere to Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
- Maintain project documentation, release notes, and change logs.
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify project risks early and create mitigation plans.
- Proactively manage issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.
- Ensure project delivery quality through testing coordination and acceptance criteria alignment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- 3- 7+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud systems, APIs, and DevOps concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, or Trello.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, or other project management certifications.
- Experience working with distributed or global engineering teams.
- Knowledge of CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and microservices architecture.
- Experience in SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, or enterprise software environments.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
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