PROJECT MANAGER L1

Wipro; Redmond (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro is seeking a Technical Project Manager – L1 in Redmond, Utah, who will drive technical excellence and lead engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft technologies, manage software development projects, and ensure timely, effective project completions. Responsibilities include stakeholder communication, risk management, and enhancing team capabilities. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $180,000, along with standard Wipro benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing software development projects in a technical environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems.
• Mentor engineering team members and allocate tasks.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft technologies

Software development lifecycle

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager – L1 who will drive technical excellence, lead engineering teams, and deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions aligned with business objectives. The role blends technical leadership, project execution and stakeholder collaboration, with a strong preference for experience in Microsoft technologies and client environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable working fast‑paced, translating business requirements into technical solutions and ensuring projects are delivered on time with high quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems and applications
• Define technical architecture, frameworks and development best practices
• Ensure high standards for code quality, performance, scalability and security
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback
• Manage project risks, dependencies and technical challenges

Team Management & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide engineering team members, supporting technical and career growth
• Allocate tasks, track progress and ensure timely milestone delivery
• Conduct technical interviews and support hiring initiatives

Project Delivery & Execution

• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
• Translate business and functional requirements into effective technical solutions
• Drive execution of automation runs and analyze automation results
• Track, report and manage defects/issues identified during automated regression testing

Process, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and continuously improve development and delivery processes
• Ensure proper documentation, knowledge sharing and technical transparency
• Support quality assurance initiatives to ensure reliable and scalable solutions

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks and mitigation plans
• Participate in strategic planning and technical decision‑making

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience leading or managing software development projects in a technical environment
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering best practices
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft technologies is strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Excellent verbal and written business and technical communication skills
• Experience with automation execution, reporting and defect tracking

Delivery Management Tasks

• Ensure seamless delivery of the projects
• Deploy optimum project delivery structure post transition/migration by evaluating budget, costs, risks and staffing requirements
• Create quarterly project charter with well‑defined weekly trajectory as per the specifications and ensure 100% adherence to schedule, quality, efforts and costs
• Ensure 100% compliance to Project SLAs, information security protocols and other contractual obligations
• Monitor and take appropriate actions on audit findings to ensure no major non‑compliance
• Liaise between customer and internal technical delivery team to drive project health via metrics
• Drive audits such as quality, customer, ISO and ensure zero non‑compliance
• Conduct periodic cadence with quality team to proactively resolve issues or possible escalations
• Engage Workforce Management Group to ensure 100% fulfillment per program/project requirement
• Maintain and audit QA status of delivery, engage QA team for adherence to standards and processes
• Maintain and audit QA status of delivery, engage QA team
• Maintain project structure in Confluence & SAP as per business requirements and norms
• Ensure expected ramp down compliance as committed in MSA

Client Relationship Management

• Engage with client to deploy solutions within/ across SLs and create stronger value proposition
• Conduct regular customer connects (meetings, visits, video‑conference) and participate in Management Review Meetings to understand current and future needs
• Identify and close early warnings on a project to avoid customer escalations
• Plan and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews along with DMs/ADH with the client management/leadership team to drive improvement actions
• Design and monitor project performance dashboards/reports with the clients periodically

Operational Excellence & Automation Focus

• Perform Pareto analysis of incidents to identify automation opportunities and drive value adds across the project
• Deploy next‑generation hyper‑automation and crowdsourcing initiatives in coordination with the team to enhance productivity, quality and delivery speed
• Interact and engage with tools team to bring in new tools to automate certain pointers and eliminate noise

Innovation Focus

• Brainstorm with the team to identify improvement opportunities and initiatives to further improve quality, delivery speed and productivity
• Drive value adds and BVMs; ensure management showcases them to customer in review meetings to drive growth
• Plan and conduct periodic idea campaigns to generate new solutions

Capability Development & Talent Pipeline Creation

• Demand forecasting in line with business requirements
• Anticipate attrition and ensure right talent supply chain
• Spearhead quarterly demand forecasting and resource planning aligned to project requirements
• Create and deploy a workplan to fulfil the talent demand from all channels including external hiring in coordination with Talent Acquisition
• Anticipate new skills and technologies required, ensure team training or right talent induction
• Drive 100% compliance on trainings and upskilling requirements
• Prioritize essential technical skills across programs to facilitate supply chain
• Drive towards 100% mandatory training compliance per target population within the account
• Plan and drive rotations for seed positions and ensure replacement plan ahead of rotations
• Quarterly connect with critical talent to map learning and career aspirations
• Fresher engagement program: stable arrangement and assimilation of rookies via training, certification, on‑job training

Team Management & Talent Management

• Forecast talent requirements and hire adequate resources
• Onboard and train team members to enhance capability and effectiveness
• Build internal talent pool and ensure career progression
• Manage attrition, drive diversity in leadership positions, set goals and conduct performance reviews
• Lead engagement initiatives and track satisfaction scores to build engagement within the team
• Facilitate rewards and recognition for high performers

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $180,000, depending on location, skills and experience. Eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including medical, dental, disability insurance, paid time off and other leave options.

Application Considerations

Applicants may need to complete a post‑offer drug screening subject to applicable state law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wipro provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.