Technical Project Manager

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Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s/Masters degree in relevant field.
• 6 - 12 years of software development work experience with 3 to 4 years in the capacity of Project/Development Manager/Lead.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of implementing at least one Agile Framework.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing rising talent in the technology department.
• Experience of working in an offshore software development environment.
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Project Management Certification is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge client requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Analyze economics of project plans and provide actionable feedback relating to cost benefit and return-on-investment standards.
• Review proposed modifications on project plans, including meeting with interested parties to approve and implement beneficial changes.
• Overseeing and supporting the analysis, design and development of mobile and web application development projects.
• Implementing Agile based methodologies to ensure quality delivery of projects within the allocated timeline.
• Managing and leading a team of software developers, SQAs and designers.
• Anticipate details of future projects by communicating directly with customers and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news.