Project Manager Scrum Master

ESDS Software Solution Limited

Chennai

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting is searching for a Project Manager to drive project execution through effective planning and coordination. The role requires a strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and more than 8 years of relevant experience. As a Project Manager, you will ensure timely project delivery, adherence to budget, and quality standards, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

More than 8 years of experience in project management.
Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
Experience with project management tools and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project planning and execution.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and track progress through project management tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Project Management Methodologies

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

PMI certification (PMP)

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

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The Project Manager is expected to drive successful project execution by effectively planning, monitoring, and guiding projects throughout the entire lifecycle. This role is responsible for ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and maintaining high-quality standards across all project phases.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Execution: Lead end-to-end planning and execution of technical and cloud-based projects using SDLC, Agile, and hybrid delivery models. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
Agile Program Management: Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) and use Jira and GitLab to manage epics, stories, and progress tracking.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, QA, product, and DevOps—as well as external clients to align on requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Cloud & DevOps Awareness: Coordinate projects involving public cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, containerization, and DevOps automation, ensuring technical teams are supported and project risks are mitigated.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks proactively, develop mitigation strategies, and manage project escalations to ensure timely resolution and minimal impact on delivery.
Reporting & Governance: Deliver consistent status reports (weekly, monthly) to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions. Ensure all documentation and governance processes comply with PMP or PRINCE2 standards.
Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project KPIs and milestones to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across project portfolios.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
Strong command of project management tools such as Asana, Trello, and Jira.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform well in a dynamic environment.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

PMI certification (PMP) or equivalent is a plus.

EXPERIENCE :

More than 8 years of experience

Seniority level