Project Manager

Blue Ocean Management Training & Consultancies; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ocean Corporation is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end software projects from initiation to delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders, translate needs into functional specs, and guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements include 5–8 years in PM/BA roles, strong SDLC and Agile expertise, and hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Asana. Prior SWE/tech consulting background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical project management or business analysis in startup environments.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle from initiation to post-implementation support.
• Work with stakeholders to translate needs into technical and functional specs.
• Lead BRD/FRD creation, user stories, and functional documentation.
• Coordinate with developers, UI/UX, QA, and business teams for delivery.
• Define scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews.
• Clarify technical requirements with development teams and resolve issues.
• Coordinate testing, UAT, defects, and deployment activities.
• Prepare progress reports and dashboards for management.

Skills

Business Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

SDLC Knowledge

Agile Methodologies

Requirements Gathering

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Asana

Job description

Blue Ocean Corporation is a leading conglomerate and world leader in driving continuous growth and transformation across a multitude of industries and sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction has propelled us to the forefront of the Consulting, Training and Conferences landscapes.

From our humble beginnings to our present status as a global market leader, we take pride in our global footprint, and the transformative impact we have had on industries.

With over 25+ years of excellence in accelerating careers and transforming organizations, we are a trusted partner for our B2B and B2C clients.

Job Description

Manage the complete project lifecycle, including project initiation, requirement gathering, planning, execution, monitoring, delivery, and post-implementation support.

Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business needs, identify gaps, and translate requirements into technical and functional specifications.

Perform Business Analyst responsibilities, including requirement analysis, process mapping, gap analysis, and preparation of BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and functional documentation.

Collaborate with software developers, engineering teams, UI/UX designers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Translate business requirements into technical tasks and ensure alignment between business objectives and technical deliverables.

Define project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.

Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and dependencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely delivery.

Conduct stakeholder meetings, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and project status discussions.

Work closely with development teams to clarify technical requirements, resolve functional issues, and ensure smooth implementation.

Coordinate software testing, UAT, defect tracking, and deployment activities.

Prepare project reports, dashboards, documentation, and regular progress updates for management.

Identify opportunities for process improvements, workflow optimisation, and technology-driven business solutions.

Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, quality standards, and business expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

5–8 years of relevant experience in Technical Project Management, Business Analysis, or Software Project Management.

Prior experience working in a startup environment is mandatory.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and project management practices.

Proven experience in gathering, analysing, and documenting business and technical requirements.

Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms.

Understanding of APIs, databases, system integrations, software architecture, and application development concepts.

Previous experience working as a Software Engineer (SWE), Software Developer, or Technical Consultant is a strong advantage.

Experience transitioning from software development into Technical Project Management or Business Analysis.

Experience working with SaaS products, web applications, mobile applications, or enterprise technology solutions.

Exposure to cloud platforms, API integrations, and database management.

Relevant certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or CBAP would be an added advantage.

Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering technology projects independently.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.