Technical Project Manager

SarvaGram Fincare Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning programs

Job summary

SarvaGram is seeking an experienced technical project manager to lead end-to-end project lifecycles, coordinating with engineering, product, and executive teams to deliver high-impact initiatives. You will manage timelines, risks, and dependencies while ensuring technical feasibility aligns with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent PM skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng, IT or related field.
• 5+ years in technical project management or IT delivery.
• Strong SDLC, architecture, and cybersecurity understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage technical projects from initiation to completion.
• Define scope, goals, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with engineering, product and IT teams to deliver on time.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and technical challenges and mitigate them.
• Enforce agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) for efficient workflows.
• Track KPIs and ensure timely milestone delivery.
• Oversee documentation, requirements, and QA processes.

Skills

Technical PM

SDLC

Cloud & DevOps

Stakeholder comms

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Eng

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Asana

MS Project

Job description

SarvaGram is building India's first household centric, data led 'high-tech high-touch' FinTech platform to meet the growing aspirations of rural India, with a bouquet of financial and productivity enhancing offerings.

We achieve this by offering a suite of customized financial and capacity-building products designed to meet the unique requirements of rural households.

From loans and insurance solutions to innovative services like Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS), we equip rural communities with the tools they need to prosper.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced technical project manager to join our team at Sarvagram.

In this role, you will manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals. You will work closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to deliver high-impact projects while managing timelines, risks, and dependencies. You will also ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive projects from initiation to completion.

We offer an attractive remuneration package with a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and employee benefits like health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning programs.

Requirements

Objectives of this role

• Planning, executing, and managing technical projects from initiation to completion.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborating with engineering, product, and IT teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Identifying and overseeing risks, dependencies, and technical challenges to ensure project success.
• Acting as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Implementing and enforcing agile methodologies, Scrum, or other project management procedures for efficient workflow.
• Monitoring project progress, tracking key metrics, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Overseeing technical documentation, system requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensuring compliance with security policies, data governance, and industry best practices in India and internationally.
• Fostering collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among team members and stakeholders.
• Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Manage and prioritise technology-driven projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure smooth software deployment and integration.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and report project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate project updates and potential blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure technical teams follow best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Utilise Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies for efficient project execution.
• Work closely with quality assurance (QA) teams to guarantee high-quality project deliverables.
• Track and optimise project costs, timelines, and resource utilisation.
• Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with vendors and external partners on technology implementations.
• Implement best practices in project management, DevOps, and software development.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, software development, IT project delivery, or technical leadership.
• Expertise in software development, cloud platforms, DevOps, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and API integration.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project).
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with risk management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical teams.
• High adaptability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM (Certified Scrum Master), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agile.
• Experience managing AI, IoT, blockchain, or big data projects.
• Familiarity with budgeting, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, or other programming languages.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and enterprise project management.

SarvaGram is on a mission to revolutionize financial services for millions in rural India. We're building the nation's first data-driven platform that combines cutting-edge technology with a human touch to unlock financial possibilities for underserved households.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation. Join us and:

• Shape the future of FinTech: We're not just building a product, we're creating a new category. Be a part of defining the future of financial inclusion for rural India.
• Embrace a high-growth, high-impact environment: This is a non-linear growth opportunity. Build a platform used by millions and witness the network effect drive massive scale.
• Tackle real-world challenges: Apply your skills to solve critical problems and directly empower rural communities.
• Craft solutions that touch lives: Develop innovative products used by diverse household members, each with unique needs