Technical Project Manager

POSITION / TITLE: TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Candidate is expected to be hands on in web services, server-side experience. Will be analysing business

requirements, would interact with different business teams. Will be a part of the solution design process.

Manage execution against project plans and delivery commitments. Planning the releases, working closely

with product managers, partners teams and engineers. Help ensuring quality and encourage innovation at

all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate project including developing and coordinating realistic project estimates, plans and

metrics

Ensure all releases are delivered as per the commitment, meet defined release criteria

Collaborate with Product owners and application specialists to groom the product backlog

Tracks team progress toward milestones/sprints, using key performance metrics to objectively

identify if the team is on track or not

Provides both high level and detailed project status and health

Serves as a central point of contact for project questions

Champion release management practices within the Agile delivery teams such as TDD, BDD,

refactoring, value stream mapping, continuous delivery methodologies etc

Drive cross-functional team activities and deliverables

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

10 15 years of experience in program management of software releases in an agile SW development

environment with experience as a Technical Manager

MUST HAVE SKILLS

10+ years of total software engineering experience with a thorough understanding of software product development.

3+ years of experience in a software engineering leadership position managing a team of 10-15.

Strong application development experience ideally with any of the following: Java, Java Script, Node.Js, Python,

.NET etc.

Knowledge of AI, NLP, ML, Chat bots will be added advantage.

Experience in WebServices using REST, SOAP.

Track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional and distributed teams.

Strong leadership competencies including the ability to think and act strategically, drive for results, build a high

performance culture and inspire/teach others to perform at higher levels.

Experience running projects using agile development principles, with knowledge of industry standard tools and

best practices.

Demonstrated ability to interface and liaise between technical and non-technical audiences, as well as presenting

to executive management.

Monitor and report out project progress to all stakeholders periodically. Set the processes for project execution,

as appropriate.

Excellent organizational abilities and a proven ability in risk management and mitigation.

OTHER SKILLS WE'D APPRECIATE

This role will likely evolve over time as the company grows and our processes change, so flexibility and ability

to adapt are critical

More than 3 years of experience as a technical lead

Good hands on experience in Java/Javascript programming

Exposure/experience at Architect level

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Graduate in Engineering OR Masters in Computer Applications