Technical Project Manager

Techblocks Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Techblocks Inc. is seeking a project management and Agile facilitation professional in Hyderabad, India to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across software projects.

You will drive Scrum ceremonies, align delivery goals, and remove blockers to ensure timely project completion. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, along with experience using Jira and Confluence to monitor progress and report status to

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project tracking and reporting.
• Deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies with experience facilitating ceremonies.
• Excellent communication skills bridging complex tech concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and analytical thinking to drive delivery and accountability.
• Experience guiding project teams and removing blockers to meet milestones.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile adoption across project teams and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Provide guidance to project teams, aligning delivery goals and removing blockers.
• Define project scope, objectives, plans, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and deploy technical resources to meet demands.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate progress and risks.

Skills

Agile & Scrum facilitation

Stakeholder management

Leadership & problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Jira & Confluence proficiency

Project planning & resource allocation

Change management

DevOps knowledge

Job description

• Champion Agile adoption across project teams and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams, ensuring alignment with delivery goals and eliminating blockers.

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and deliverables with effective resource allocation.
• Identify risks proactively and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and deploy technical resources such as developers and engineers to meet project demands.

Team Communication & Coordination

• Act as the liaison between technical teams, Scrum Masters, PMO Leadership, and Engineering Leadership to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Facilitate regular team ceremonies including stand‑ups, sprint reviews, backlog refinements, and retrospectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively by communicating progress, risks, and roadblocks clearly.

Quality Assurance & Delivery Management

• Oversee QA testing cycles and ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely delivery of all project milestones within scope and quality parameters.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) to monitor project health and progress.
• Provide regular status updates and performance metrics to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate post-project with Scrum Masters and PMO Leads for retrospectives to identify successes and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as a communication bridge between PMO and engineering teams to align expectations, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage change requests in project scope or schedule while keeping PMO leadership informed and engaged.
• Promote a collaborative culture fostering motivation, ownership, and accountability within project teams.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong technical background with understanding of software development lifecycle, architecture, and systems integration.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities with strong analytical thinking.
• Any DevOps /Support Services knowledge will be great.
• Provide oversight and direction to project teams, ensuring delivery alignment, removing blockers, and promoting team ownership and accountability.