Kanerika - Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong development background and deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. The ideal candidate must have previous experience as a software developer, proficiency in one or more programming languages, and hands-on exposure to software delivery processes. This is a leadership role that requires both technical insight and project management expertise.

What You Will Do:

- Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software projects.

- Serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions.

- Own the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring Agile best practices are followed.

- Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and demos.

- Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve conflicts proactively.

- Oversee task breakdowns, sprint tracking, effort estimations, and timelines.

- Collaborate with developers and architects to ensure alignment of technical design with business objectives.

- Monitor engineering progress using JIRA or equivalent Agile tools.

- Ensure integration of DevOps practices, testing strategies, and release management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field and MBA

- 8-12 years of experience, with at least 4 years in a project management or Scrum Master role, and prior experience as a software developer.

- Strong command over at least one programming language or framework (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, etc.).

- Deep understanding of system architecture, APIs, and development pipelines.

- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or eq\uivalent Agile certification is mandatory.

- Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps.

- Strong stakeholder communication, team leadership, and problem-solving skills.