Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Pune
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of technology-driven projects. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating between cross-functional teams, ensuring project goals align with business objectives, and driving successful project outcomes within the scope, budget, and timeline.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills to lead complex projects from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of technical projects, ensuring clear scope definition, timelines, and budget management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable project plans.
- Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
- Manage and mitigate risks, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues that may impact project timelines or deliverables.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, ensuring regular communication, status updates, and alignment with project goals.
- Track and report on project progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring that projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Ensure proper resource allocation and manage project team workloads to meet deadlines.
- Implement project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to improve project delivery and collaboration.
- Conduct post-project evaluations and implement learnings for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role in managing complex technical projects.
- Strong technical background with an understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, or engineering principles.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate and resolve technical challenges.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.