Project Manager - Technical

NIIT; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT, a leading learning solutions company, seeks a seasoned Project Manager – Technical to lead complex technology initiatives in our India operations, based in Gurugram. You will partner with engineering, stakeholders and clients to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery while aligning with business goals.

The role requires 10+ years in technical projects with at least 7 years in leadership, strong PM credentials, and the ability to manage AI teams, translate business needs into scalable technical

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical project delivery with 7+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience managing AI teams and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee technology projects.
• Define scope, timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and clients.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor members.
• Ensure quality, UAT, and documentation.

Skills

Project management

AI team leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

MBA or equivalent

PMP/PRINCE2/Scrum Master certification desirable

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Trello

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

At NIIT, we’re transforming the way the world learns, for the better. That’s why the world’s best run learning functions across 30 countries trust us with their learning and talent. Since 1981, we have helped leading companies transform their learning ecosystems while increasing the business value of learning. Our comprehensive, high impact managed learning solutions weave together the best of learning theory, technology, operations, and services to enable a thriving workforce.

Link for our website: About NIIT MTS

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager – Technical to lead the successful delivery of complex technology projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management expertise with a solid technical background to drive planning, execution, and delivery. You will work closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Plan, execute, and oversee implementation or enhancement projects.
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage resources and stakeholder expectations.
• Must possess the ability to manage AI teams, supported by sound knowledge of AI technologies.

Technical Oversight

• Collaborate with developers, architects, and administrators.
• Review and approve solution designs, technical specs, and architecture.
• Skilled at integrating AI tools into team management practices, with deep awareness of emerging AI technologies and their operational impact

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a bridge between business teams and technical teams.
• Conduct meetings, presentations, and progress updates with clients or internal stakeholders.
• Gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams of developers, testers, and analysts.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and mentor team members.

Quality and Documentation

• Ensure solutions are tested thoroughly and meet functional requirements.
• Manage UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and change management processes.
• Maintain project documentation, including technical specifications, change logs, and user manuals.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or similar certifications are highly desirable

Experience

• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Trello, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions with the ability to manage AI teams, supported by sound knowledge of AI technologies.
• 10+ years of experience in Technical projects, with at least 7+ years in a leadership or PM