Technical Project Manager - Career

Equifax; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Pune District is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to oversee agile software development teams. The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on Agile methodologies and offshore team management. Strong interpersonal skills and expertise in project management tools such as Jira are essential. This role involves facilitating Scrum events, mentoring engineers, and ensuring project success through effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years managing offshore teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and proven experience implementing Scrum.
• Strong understanding of software development and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events and coach team members on Agile principles.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Mentor a team of engineers and foster their growth through performance management.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Software engineering

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Aha

Job description

Technical Project Manager (P3)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tech Project Manager to lead and support our agile software development teams. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding teams through the software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, and facilitating project success. You will combine traditional project management skills with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software products on time and within budget.

• Empower your team: Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives), coach team members on Agile principles, and remove impediments to keep the team moving forward. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing environment where everyone can thrive.
• Drive project success: Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment and ongoing improvement. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet our high standards for quality, security, and efficiency.
• Lead with influence: Take ownership of team performance, including people management, budget management, and technical direction. Collaborate effectively with architects, SREs, product managers, and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Mentor and develop: Guide and mentor a talented team of software engineers, quality engineers, and site reliability engineers. Foster their growth through performance management, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Communicate effectively: Clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences while working with a team of work closely with architects, SREs, product managers, and other stakeholders. Build strong relationships and foster open communication within the team and across the organization.
• Impediment removal: Identify and remove any roadblocks that hinder team productivity and progress.
• Stakeholder management: Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring alignment.
• Technical oversight: Monitor the development process to ensure quality standards are met and oversee technical documentation and requirements. Build and maintain global technology and partner relationships to ensure success of squads.
• Risk and issue management: Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues to keep projects on track.

What Experience You Need

• A Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 5 years managing offshore teams.
• A deep understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks, with proven experience implementing Scrum practices.
• Strong understanding of software development, cloud technologies, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha).
• A proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams, including performance management, coaching, and hiring.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What could set you apart

• Hands-on experience with Java and Google Cloud Platform (Added advantage)
• Active cloud certification, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or PMP certification
• Ensures knowledge of best practices and how systems integrate with others to improve their own work and the work of less experienced colleagues.
• Self-motivated driver able to make progress despite obstacles and to solve problems
• Strong time management skills and sense of timeliness in meeting commitments
• Exceptional facilitative skills, must be able to lead and demonstrate value add principles with transparency
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written