Metadome.ai - Technical Project Manager

Metadome.ai is a 3D & XR technology company that is enabling agencies, enterprises, and game developers to deliver their 3D, AR, or VR experiences across millions of mobile, desktop, and XR devices with its proprietary XR streaming platform. The platform is the only one that provides support for unreal, unity & webGL, and enables the streaming of high-fidelity content consistently across all devices at an industry-best cost and with low latency.

The company's in-house team and network of agencies, industry experts, consultants, and creators help global enterprises & fortune 500 companies with the end-to-end conception, creation, and deployment of immersive customer experiences. These use cases span across 3D, AR, VR, and Metaverse and cover multiple industries like Automotive, Home Decor, Fashion, Accessories, and Cosmetics.

The company is a pioneer in the automotive industry and its automotive arm, Autodome, is the one-stop solution for Automakers & Dealers for enabling immersive customer experiences across their online & offline channels to drive virtual vehicle sales and the brand's metaverse adoption.

With office presence across India & US, the company is a pioneer in XR with 6+ years of expertise and a go-to option for global brands for driving real business outcomes with enhanced engagement & conversions including Stellantis, Lexus, HUL, Mahindra, Asian Paints, MG Motor, and Titan to name a few.

Role Description:

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for providing technical project planning, management and oversight for key initiatives and implementation projects, ensuring first that these initiatives and projects are closely aligned with Metadome's strategic priorities, and second, that these initiatives and projects are completed on-time, within scope and budget and with an extremely high quality of deliverables.

The TPM will ensure the optimum mix of cost, schedule, performance, and system supportability throughout the life cycle (design, development, testing and evaluation, production and disposition) of each program and will analyze alternative problem solutions and present a case for the recommended solutions with a detailed analysis of risks and return on investment.

The TPM manages all phases of service delivery including: analysis and design, configuration and build, testing and training, and deployment of solutions and will be accountable for all aspects of project management including all project resources (including partners/subcontractors), project planning, scheduling, risk management, scope management, internal and external communications, status reporting, and resource management (internal and partners).

Responsibilities:

- Evaluates complex situations using multiple sources of information filters, validates and interpret dynamic material.

- Manages and appropriately escalates: delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes associated to the product development initiatives.

- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and interact with all levels while resolving conflicts by demonstrating leadership and appropriate decision-making competencies.

- Analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties.

- Assigns and monitors work of technical personnel, ensuring that project steps are in alignment with business objectives, on-time and within budget while creating a method of change management including ownership of documentation, communication plans, process training, etc.

- Defines project scope, deliverables, roles and responsibilities in collaboration with stakeholders and business partners.

- Defines, acquires and allocates budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the program group /function and monitors performance across resource channels.

- Designs and implements processes to monitor and control resources, budget, risks and value to Business Objectives.

- Establishes, plans, and executes major milestone reviews and decision gates to complete the program and project life cycle.

- Ensures all the required products are produced and reviewed, including the technical leadership of requirements management, design, implementation, system integration, verification, test, quality assurance, delivery, operations, and sustainment of the technical solution.

- Evaluates technological choices (network/hardware related and technology/code related) by querying providers and understanding enough about implications to make choices for the organization that have an appropriate balance between cost /benefit today and future implications and limitations.

- Exercises broadly delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects /programs.

- Identifies, clarifies and communicates project vision, goals and objectives and how these tie into, support or impedes organizational strategic objectives and understands, tracks and articulates issues / risks / action items; work with responsible owners to address the items on a timely basis; update the appropriate stakeholders as needed.

- Manage scope throughout the project duration. Maintains accurate program estimates, timelines, project plans, status reports and tracks team velocity, financials, and other KPIs in relation to the plan and published progress reports.

- Possesses high-level understanding in the areas of web application programming, content management systems, API, database and system design while providing process improvement recommendations based on best practices and industry standards.

- Responsible for complex program management tasks and development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting while offering advice on a range of Unreal Engine and post production matters.

Requirements:

- 5-7 years of Technical Project Manager experience with gradually increasing responsibilities and a demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, artifacts and tools.

- A track record as a coach, mentor, and developer of talent.

- Ability to independently manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and project team.

- An ability to drive to big picture goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail.

- An ability to quickly identify and drive to the optimal solution when presented with a series of constraints.

- Demonstrated ability in people management, strategic planning, risk management, change management, project management.

- Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

- Experience in business process mapping or operational redesign/improvement.

- Experience working with quality management approaches, techniques, and principles to ensure quality.

- Full understanding of software development lifecycle best practices

- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.

- Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills.

- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills and ability to achieve results without direct reporting relationships.

- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to all stakeholders.

- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.

Familiarity with:

- Project Management

- Unreal Engine

- 3D Modelling

- Data Analytics

- Software Development

- XR/Metaverse

Over and Above Benefits:

- Medical insurance (Self + Spouse + Parents + Kids)

- Accidental insurance (Self)

- Employer's PF Contribution

- Gratuity: As per the Gratuity Act