Technical Project Manager

zind-erprogram; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinnia Digital in Pune, India, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple technology initiatives. You will partner with product and engineering teams to ensure value delivery, manage timelines, budgets, and dependencies, and lead cross-functional staff across geographies.

The ideal candidate holds a CS/engineering degree, 8+ years of technology project leadership, and strong skills in Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, Jira, and stakeholder communications. PMP/SAFe a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing technology projects of increasing complexity.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee multiple technology projects, ensuring alignment with timelines.
• Partner with product management and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Manage dependencies, budget, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate PMO governance and executive-level project delivery.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status reports to stakeholders and maintain documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or 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 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.
• Support dependency management processes.
• 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.
• Maintain project documentation.
• 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. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information.

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.