Technical Project Manager

CLIRNET; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CLIRNET is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong PHP/LAMP background to oversee end-to-end web application and software development projects. The role requires managing scope, timelines, and quality across business stakeholders, clients, developers, QA, and DevOps teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the PHP/LAMP stack, SDLC, and Agile practices, and will serve as a bridge to ensure successful delivery within defined objectives and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management or related roles.
• Experience managing PHP/LAMP-based web application projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end PHP/LAMP software development projects from requirement gathering through deployment.
• Translate business requirements into functional specs, user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with PHP developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other technical teams.

Skills

PHP development

LAMP stack

REST APIs

MySQL

Agile/Scrum

JIRA

Git

Client management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

MS Project

Job description

Job Description – Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Kolkata

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong PHP/LAMP background and Business Analysis experience to manage end-to-end web application and software development projects.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the PHP/LAMP technology stack, software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and project management practices. The candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders, clients, developers, QA teams, and other technical teams to ensure successful project delivery within defined scope, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end PHP/LAMP software development projects from requirement gathering through deployment and delivery.
• Work closely with clients and business stakeholders to understand, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with PHP developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other technical teams.
• Plan and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor development progress and ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, blockers, and dependencies.
• Review requirements and ensure that development teams have a clear understanding of project objectives and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate API integrations, third-party integrations, database-related activities, and deployment requirements.
• Track project performance and prepare regular project status reports and management updates.
• Coordinate with QA teams to ensure proper testing, defect resolution, and quality delivery.
• Manage UAT, deployment, production releases, and post-release activities.
• Ensure proper project documentation and adherence to organizational project governance and SDLC standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support estimation, resource planning, prioritization, and project scheduling.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong understanding of PHP-based web application development.
• Good knowledge of the LAMP stack – Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
• Understanding of PHP frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, or similar.
• Good understanding of MySQL/database concepts, SQL queries, database design, and data flow.
• Understanding of REST APIs, web services, API integrations, and third-party integrations.
• Understanding of Git/version control, deployment processes, and basic DevOps concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure/GCP would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with software development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Git, MS Project, or similar.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Software Project Management, Business Analysis, or related roles.
• Experience managing PHP/LAMP-based web application projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Prior experience working closely with PHP developers and technical teams.
• Strong experience in requirement gathering, documentation, project planning, and delivery management.
• Excellent client handling and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and technical dependencies effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Laravel/CodeIgniter/Symfony projects.
• Previous experience managing e-commerce, CRM, healthcare, ERP, SaaS, or enterprise web applications.
• PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, or equivalent certification would be an advantage.
• Hands-on development experience in PHP/LAMP will be an added advantage.

PHP/LAMP | Technical Project Management | Business Analysis | Agile/Scrum | SDLC | Laravel/CodeIgniter | MySQL | REST APIs | Web Applications | JIRA | Git | Stakeholder Management | Requirement Gathering | Risk Management | Team Management | Project Delivery