Engineering Manager

Agivant; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Agivant Technologies India Private Limited in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead high-performance software teams and translate client needs into scalable solutions.

You will oversee technical roadmaps, mentor senior developers and leads, manage global client stakeholders (US), and drive delivery excellence across projects, AI/ML and cloud-native initiatives within a service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in technical project lead/management.
• Proven delivery experience for US/North American clients.
• Experience with AI/ML, data engineering, cloud-native apps or digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of software projects with SLA/KPI adherence.
• Mentor leads, senior developers and manage client stakeholders.
• Oversee technical roadmap, code reviews, CI/CD, and debt management.
• Drive agile leadership, risk management and project governance.

Skills

SDLC knowledge

DevOps

Agile/Scrum/Waterfall

Leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Agivant Technologies India Private Limited | Full time

Agivant is a new-age AI-First Digital and Cloud Engineering services company that drives Agility and Relevance for our client’s success.

Powered by cutting-edge technology solutions that enable new business models and revenue streams, we help our clients achieve their trajectory of growth.

Agility is a core muscle, an integral part of the fabric of a modern enterprise. To succeed in an ever-changing business environment, every modern organization needs to adapt and renew itself quickly. We help foster a more agile approach to business to reconfigure strategy, structure, and processes to achieve more growth and drive greater efficiencies.

Relevance is timeless and is the only way to survive and thrive.

The quest for relevance defines the exponential acceleration of humanity. This has presented us with a slew of opportunities, but also many unprecedented challenges. With technology-led innovation, we help our customers harness these opportunities and address myriad challenges.

Job Description

About the Job

We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead our high-performance software development teams. In this role, you are expected to solve client’s business problem by delivering software solution or services.

As an Engineering Manager, you will not only oversee the technical roadmap but also mentor leads, senior developers, manage client stakeholders, and drive operational excellence. If you have a background in hands-on development and a passion for building scalable teams in a service-oriented environment, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Delivery & Project Management

• End-to-End Delivery: Own the delivery of software projects from conception to deployment, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and quality standards (SLA/KPIs).
  
• Agile Leadership: Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies; facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure team velocity and efficiency.
  
• Architecture & Quality: Collaborate with Architects to make high-level design choices and technical standards. Oversee code reviews, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and technical debt management.
  
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical risks and project bottlenecks, creating mitigation plans to avoid client escalations
  

2. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Client Partnership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for global clients (US). Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  
• Reporting: Provide crisp status reports, metrics (velocity, defect density, etc.), and financial health updates (billing/utilization) to senior management and clients.
  
• Growth: Identify opportunities for account mining and technical value additions to expand the scope of work
  

3. People & Team Management

• Talent Development: Manage a team of 10-20 engineers (Developers, QAs, Leads). Conduct performance appraisals, 1:1s, and career pathing.
  
• Hiring & Retention: Assist in recruitment efforts for the team and implement strategies to retain top talent.
  
• Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning, guiding the team on new technologies and best practices
  

Requirements

Requirements

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a dedicated technical project lead / management role for an IT services company.
  
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects for US/North American clients.
  
• Experience managing projects that involve AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cloud-native applications, Workflow automation, or Digital Transformation.
  

Technical Skills:

• Any programming and database skills is must. Preferably hands-on
  
• Familiarity with modern software development life cycles (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
  
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is must.
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience in a scaling, AI-first or product engineering focused company.
  
• Advanced certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, AWS/Azure/GCP Project Management or Technical certification).
  
• Experience with advanced tools for project management, collaboration, and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).
  

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI-driven digital engineering and work with cutting-edge technologies.
  
• Collaborate directly with ambitious, high-growth US tech companies.
  
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits, with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
• Be part of a dynamic, high-performance, and technically-focused culture