Technical Project Manager

Role Overview

• Oversee Project Execution: Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and adjust plans proactively to address changing requirements or constraints.
• Manage Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Help to Establish Project Scope: Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Mitigate Risks and Resolve Issues: Identify potential risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve project blockers to maintain momentum.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Facilitate collaboration between development, QA, product, and business people to align on goals and priorities.
• People Management and Team Development: Conduct regular 1-1s with team members, provide coaching to team members, track performance addressing performance concerns, support career growth, and actively participate in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback after project completion and implement lessons learned to refine future project execution.
• Control Budgets and Costs: Track project expenditures and ensure the project stays within budget (depending on the project).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• +5 years of proven experience managing software development projects.
• +5 years of recent experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, etc.).
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and modern software delivery pipelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong experience with development tools (e.g., Git, Asana, Confluence, Slack).
• Strong understanding of various testing approaches (unit, integration, end-to-end), test automation, performance testing and security testing.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, high-growth environments, balancing agility with quality.
• Comfortable managing projects with evolving requirements and shifting priorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
• Strong proficiency in planning, scheduling, resource allocation and stakeholder management.
• Strong proficiency in setting performance expectations, monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and evaluating both individual and team performance.
• Strong proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience leading distributed/global teams.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Tech Stack

• Java
• JavaScript
• Python
• SDLC

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities