Associate Project Manager - R01567432

Brillio; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Brillio in Bengaluru seeks an Associate Project Manager to lead planning, execution and delivery of multiple digital initiatives. You will facilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, drive agile metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders to craft clear requirements and user stories.

Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years of project management experience in digital environments, strong communication, and a track record of improving delivery through agile practices.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience managing projects in digital/tech environments.
• Proficient in Scrum and Kanban with metrics tracking.
• Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Experience creating requirements and user stories.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple digital initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies to drive team productivity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create requirements and user stories.
• Monitor and report Agile metrics and delivery timelines.
• Manage estimation, resources, and schedules.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies.
• Communicate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Promote adoption of Agile best practices.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Jira/Azure DevOps

Backlog grooming

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Project delivery management

Agile metrics

Risk management

Team coaching

Communication management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Business Administration

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Associate Project Manager

Job requirements

Experience Range: With at least 5 to 8 years of experience managing projects in digital or technology-driven environments Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to drive team productivity and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and completeness
• Monitor and report on Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and delivery timelines, providing actionable insights to project teams and leadership
• Manage estimation processes, resource allocation, and project schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and meet business objectives
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies through proactive communication and problem-solving
• Ensure effective communication across cross-functional teams, facilitating transparency and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive the adoption of Agile best practices and digital acumen within project teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Expertise in Agile metrics tracking and reporting tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Experience in backlog grooming and refinement
• Ability to create detailed requirements and user stories
• Project delivery management within digital environments
• Competence in estimation techniques and metrics analysis

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing Agile at scale (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and dashboards
• Knowledge of digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks in Agile projects
• Ability to optimize team performance through coaching and mentoring
• Strong communication management skills in project settings

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• Additional Agile or project management certifications such as PMI-ACP or SAFe Agilist are advantageous