Technical Project Manager

About ThoughtFocus

ThoughtFocus is a global IT services and solutions company with deep capabilities across Data & Analytics, Cloud, Modern Engineering, and Financial Services technology. Headquartered in the US with delivery centers in India, we partner with leading enterprises to build scalable, future-ready technology solutions. Our teams are built on a culture of ownership, expertise, and long-term client partnerships — and talent is at the heart of how we grow. - https://thoughtfocus.com/

Job Title: Tech Project Lead / Technical Project Manager

Location: Kochi (Hybrid)

Experience Level: 10-15 years in software development and project management

Notice Period- Less than 15 days.

About the Role:

Lead cross-functional tech projects from ideation to delivery, blending hands-on coding (40% of time) with strategic oversight. You'll drive Azure/.NET-based initiatives, assess risks proactively, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes. Ideal for a builder who thrives in dynamic, cloud-heavy environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle for 3-5 concurrent initiatives, using Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Spend 40% time hands-on: Code reviews, debugging .NET Core APIs, containerization (Docker), and Azure deployments (App Services, Blob Storage, Blue-Green strategies).
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, identifying technical debts, scalability issues, and mitigation plans; present findings to leadership quarterly.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, fostering collaboration across dev, QA, and product teams.
• Communicate project status, roadblocks, and wins via dashboards, reports, and stakeholder meetings—translating tech jargon into business value.
• Mentor junior developers on best practices in authentication (e.g., OpenID, Node.js integrations) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize workflows with AI tools for automation (e.g., NLP for email processing) and ensure compliance with security standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years years in software engineering, with 4+ years in project leadership/tech PM roles.
• Proficiency in .NET Core, Node.js, Azure (App Services, Kubernetes), Docker, and APIs; hands-on with SendGrid or similar for notifications.
• Proven track record in risk management—e.g., handling Blue-Green deployments or legacy app modernizations without downtime.
• Exceptional communication: Experience presenting to C-suite, writing clear docs, and resolving conflicts in multicultural teams.
• Agile certification (PSM/CSM) preferred; familiarity with investment-like portfolio management for tech projects a plus.

Preferred Skills:

Exposure to AI/ML integrations, UI/UX wireframing, or neuropsychology-inspired workflow designs (e.g., human-centered automation).