PROJECT MANAGER - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Pathfinderanalysis; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Tamil Nadu seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead software engineering projects. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience and a strong technical background. Responsibilities include managing project delivery from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior project managers. This role offers competitive compensation, professional development support, and the chance to drive innovation in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing software engineering or technology projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, cloud-based architectures, APIs, and modern engineering practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Track and report project status, KPIs, and delivery outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Project management tools

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Job description

Pathfinder Business Analysis Private Limited

Number of Position(s): 1

Openings Valid Till: 31/03/2026

Company Description

Pathfinder, a wholly owned subsidiary of O’Connor & Associates, is a leading force in property tax consulting in the United States. As part of O’Connor, the nation’s largest property tax consulting firm, Pathfinder plays a crucial role in delivering specialized services in property tax reduction, cost segregation, business personal property valuation for both commercial and residential real estate.

Since 2008, Pathfinder has been a pivotal force behind O’Connor’s expansion, enabling growth across key sectors like finance, digital marketing, sales, research, and data and voice processing. Backed by a team of 800+ highly skilled professionals, Pathfinder seamlessly integrates people‑centered strategies with the latest in technology, driving operational efficiency and maximizing value for our clients. Our innovative approach not only delivers measurable, sustainable outcomes but also fosters long‑term growth, empowering our clients to reach new heights and transform the way our clients achieve success.

For more details please visit www.pathfinderanalysis.com

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Software Engineering

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with 12+ years of experience leading complex software engineering initiatives across cross‑functional teams. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver scalable, high‑quality software products on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of software engineering projects, from concept through deployment and post‑launch support.
• Partner with engineering, product, design, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and dependency maps.
• Drive Agile and/or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall as appropriate).
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Proactively identify risks, blockers, and resource constraints; implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships where applicable.
• Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives.
• Track and report project status, KPIs, and delivery outcomes to senior leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools, and team collaboration.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to PM best practices and standards.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing software engineering or technology projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, cloud‑based architectures, APIs, and modern engineering practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile frameworks and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with distributed and cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications.
• Background in SaaS, data platforms, or enterprise systems.
• Experience managing regulatory, security, or compliance‑driven projects.
• Previous people leadership or program management experience.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Risk and change management.
• Calm under pressure with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (Undergraduate)

Additional Information

• Compensation & Benefits (optional)
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Professional development and certification support.