Project Manager - Software Development - Java - Product Company

Position Project Manager - Software Development

Nature of Work This is a first level manager position and an individual is expected to be:

- Responsible for delivering a high quality S/W project, meeting all required functionality, within allocated schedule and budget.

- Responsible for entire project consisting of 8-12 team members and for managing all issues relating to team/ project.

- Involved in all Strategic Business Unit related issues.

- Able to direct the successful design, implementation and delivery of one or more projects, depending on the project size and management experience.

- Responsible for all aspects of project management and management of all resources. Able to coach/ mentor the junior members in the project and provide necessary support to them.

- Expected to manage projects from multiple customers.

- Responsible for managing customer expectation and keeping customer satisfied.

- Able to manage crisis situation and having good trouble shooting skills. Reports to DGM / General Manager/ Group Head Qualification & Experience

- Engineering Degree in Computer Science/ MCA (Full Time throughout 1st Div.)

- 10 years of experience in S/W development Skill Set

- Thorough knowledge of current technological trends in the S/W development industry such as OOP- s, Multi-Tier S/W development, Component Architecture, Web-Based S/W.

- Thorough knowledge of programming languages, OS, H/W capabilities and one or more S/W specialty areas such as application packages, DBMS, Middleware products, Networking and Communication.

- Should have knowledge of Project Execution Methodology i.e.; Agile.

- Thorough knowledge of system integration issues.

- Knowledge of Graphic User Interface design.

- Ability to gather and analyze data & draw logical conclusions.

- Ability to write technical articles and reports.

- Knowledge of Object-oriented analysis.

- Should be PMP or Prince2 certified.

- Prior exposure in BPM / ECM technologies is an added advantage.

- Understanding of company's vision & goals, business operations and market.

- Understands the theories and principles of management and administration.

- Knowledge of planning, project management, budgeting and quality assurance as it relates to S/W development projects.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to coordinate and prioritize customer requests with the assistance of other managers to ensure the highest level of service possible to the customer.

- Ability to write performance evaluations, issue counseling forms and disciplinary actions, handle employee complaints and grievances and recommend the hiring, termination and promotion of staff.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships at all levels.

- Great passion for S/W development.

- Ability to train and mentor more junior software engineers.