Project - Associate Manager

Iris Software, Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

Iris Software, Inc. is looking for an experienced project manager to lead software development projects independently. The role requires a strong background in agile-scrum methodologies and effective client relationship management.

The ideal candidate will have 10-14 years of IT experience with proven project management skills, the ability to create motivated teams, and a solid understanding of relevant tools like JIRA and Microsoft Project. A focus on employee wellness and professional growth is also key to Iris's culture.

Qualifications

• 10 to 14 years of experience in IT with 2-5 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in agile-scrum methodologies and conducting scrum ceremonies.
• Solid understanding of tools such as JIRA, Service Now, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently in software development and support.
• Manage client relationships and project profitability.
• Create high-performance teams and give formal feedback.

Skills

Project management experience

Agile-Scrum methodologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

JIRA and Service Now

Tools

Microsoft Project

Sonar cube

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

• Lead project independently (Fixed and T&M) in the area of software development, maintenance and support including AMS.
• Take end to end responsibility for customer satisfaction, contract fulfilment and project profitability.
• Manage scope of the project/services, incident /tickets trends during its execution including change requests.
• Communication with stakeholders during the life of the project
• Perform to organization norms on metrics for development and AMS projects
• Manage relationships with clients
• Develop statements of work (SOWs) for new projects
• Identify and manage risk during the project life
• Create a motivated high performance team
• Give formal and periodic feedback to individual team members
• Ensure software engineering guidelines and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Qualifications – External

• 10 to 14 years of exp in IT with 2-5 years of Project management experience
• Experience in project management for development projects using agile‑scrum methodologies, estimation, conducting various scrum ceremonies like Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective
• Experience in project management for AMS projects, tracking trends, proactively analysing the volume, repeatable tickets, perform RCA and implement measures to reduce repeatable issues, create and maintain rosters and help / team to remove impediments by finding the right resources/tools/process/technology to remove the impediment
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Knowledge of various performance metrics for both development and AMS projects
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools: JIRA, Service now, Greenhopper, TFS, or equivalent, Microsoft Project, VSS, Sonar cube, Fisheye, Jenkins, and all Office Tools
• Ability to proactively call out issues and risks and provide solutions
• Consultative & Solution‑oriented - Ability to propose design and development approach.
• Understand and appreciate solution frameworks and architectures
• Prefer developer background, tech savy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Others

• Ability to work in continuous integration setup
• Demonstrates good analysis, collaboration, and problem solving
• Ability to multi‑task and juggle competing priorities
• Quick learner, innovative, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
• Short term travel‑ready and travel‑willingness

Additional Skills / Topics

• Delivery Management - Portfolio Management - Margins and Revenue
• Soft Skills / Leadership skills - Soft Skills / Leadership skills - Estimations
• Administration - Planning, Organizing, Scheduling and Monitoring
• Tech - Metrics and Data Driven Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Tech - Risk Management
• Data & AI - GEN AI - Advanced GenAI & Agentic Framework Concepts
• Beh - Communication and collaboration

Perks and Benefits for Irisians

Iris provides world‑class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well‑being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth. Click here to view the benefits.