Technical Project Manager

Zinnia; Gurugram District, Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinnia is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to oversee technology projects within our digital organization in India. You will partner with product management and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure value delivery, define scope, schedule, and budget, and manage risks to keep initiatives on track.

You will lead ceremonies, drive Agile practices, and mentor teams while collaborating with stakeholders across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equal experience.
• 8+ years of technology project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall, Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership across stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
• Experience mentoring teams and applying Scrum practices.
• Experience with Jira and Airtable tools.
• Knowledge of software lifecycles and development methodologies.
• Life Insurance/Annuity industry knowledge preferred.
• PM certifications such as PMP or SAFe are plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product management to plan and oversee multiple technology projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and resource allocations.
• Facilitate PMO governance and executive-level project management.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineers and QA.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and manage risks and dependencies.
• Support backlog refinement and planning ceremonies.
• Leverage Agile to improve throughput and collaboration.
• Monitor issues and drive timely resolutions.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

SAFe

Waterfall

Jira

Airtable

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Airtable

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value - and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

As an Agile Project Manager at Zinnia Digital, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful completion of projects or programs within our technology organization. Partnering with the product team as well as cross-functional software engineering teams to ensure value delivery for stakeholders. Facilitating timeline and dependency management as well as budget understanding. Additionally, facilitating project team success and adherence to best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Day-to-day partnership with product management team.
• Plan and oversee multiple technology projects, ensuring they are aligned with overall timeline.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills.
• Facilitate and adhere to PMO governance.
• Lead and manage projects at an executive level.
• Develop project plans, including project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams, including cross functional engineers, QA, and other technical staff.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, including management, project sponsors, and clients, to ensure that project goals, timelines, and dependencies are understood and met.
• Participate and/or facilitate various ceremonies such as backlog refinement and planning.
• Leverage Agile experience to increase team throughput, transparency, and collaboration.
• Identify and manage project risks, including developing contingency plans and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor and help resolve issues as they arise.
• Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Work effectively with teams across different departments and geographies, as well as with external partners and clients.
• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant experience.
• 8+ years managing technology projects of increasing complexity.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices including Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Experience working with agile methodologies, including Scrum as well as mentoring and upskilling teams in agile methodologies.
• Experience working with project management tools, such as Jira and Airtable.
• Experience working with technical teams, including software engineers and quality analysts.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and software development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the Life Insurance and Annuity Industry - Preferred
• Scrum, SAFe, PMP or other project management certifications are a plus - Preferred

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We're looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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