Technical Project Manager (C/C++)

Siemens; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong hands-on background in software/platform development and proven capability to drive end-to-end project execution. The role emphasizes technical leadership, program governance, and stakeholder management across multiple initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in software development and project management, with a solid SDLC/SAFe understanding and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development and technical project management.
• Strong background in C/C++ or system-level software.
• Experience leading complex software projects end to end.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, SAFe, and delivery governance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exposure to global, cross-functional, distributed teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: provide hands-on guidance in software/platform development and architecture reviews.
• Project Management: own end-to-end project execution, timelines, risks, and delivery governance.
• Team Management: mentor engineers, balance delivery with technical excellence, foster growth.
• Stakeholder & Communication: coordinate with product, architecture, quality, DevOps, and leadership; report status.

Skills

C/C++

Software development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

AI in SDLC

SDLC & SAFe

Job description

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who combines strong hands on technical expertise with the ability to lead end to end project execution and team management. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software/platform development along with proven experience in project planning, delivery governance, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide hands on technical guidance in software / platform / stack development with strong C/C++ programming skill set.
• Contribute to architecture, design reviews, and technical decision making.
• Guide teams in solving complex technical challenges and ensuring high quality implementations.
• Ensure best practices related to code quality, performance, security, and scalability.
• Support integration, testing, and release activities.

Project Management

• Own and drive end to end project execution across multiple initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Track progress against milestones and ensure timely, high quality delivery.
• Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Ensure alignment with business and organizational priorities.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and contributors.
• Balance delivery commitments with technical excellence and team capacity.
• Enable skill development, coaching, and performance growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly and regularly.
• Coordinate effectively with product, architecture, quality, DevOps, and leadership teams.
• Present technical and project updates confidently to senior management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory

• 8+ years of experience in software development and technical project management.
• Strong technical background in C / C++ or system level software development.
• Proven experience leading complex software project management end to end.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, SAFe, and delivery governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of efficient use of AI across the SDLC

Preferred

• Exposure to global, cross functional, and distributed teams.
• Building management system knowledge preferable.