Description:

Location: Trivandrum

Exp: 10+ yrs

About the Role

We are looking for a technically strong Project Manager with a hands-on understanding of front-end systems, AWS cloud services, and modern software delivery practices.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of complex software projects, working closely with solution architects, engineers, and product stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines technical fluency, agile leadership, and data-driven decision-making to ensure timely, high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage cross-functional Scrum teams to deliver software projects on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

- Collaborate with solution architects and technical leads to understand design specifications, dependencies, and integration requirements.

- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on project progress, risks, and deliverables.

- Drive Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

- Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues, and proactively remove delivery bottlenecks.

- Leverage data and Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts, throughput) to monitor and improve delivery performance.

- Manage dependencies across teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timelines.

- Maintain clear documentation of requirements, design decisions, and project updates.

- Oversee deployment readiness, change management, and post-release reviews to ensure smooth delivery cycles.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

- 6+ years of experience in project or program management within a technology or software organization.

- Strong technical understanding of front-end architectures (e.g., React, Angular, or similar frameworks).

- Hands-on familiarity with AWS cloud services and deployment processes.

- Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams in a delivery-focused environment.

- Ability to read and interpret solution design documents, sequence diagrams, and technical specifications.

- Strong command over Agile delivery metrics and experience managing delivery dashboards.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.

- Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, or equivalent.

- Highly data-driven mindset, skilled at analysing delivery trends and identifying process improvements.

- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage priorities across multiple parallel initiatives.

Good-to-Have Skills

- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile methodologies (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP).

- Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.

- Experience managing distributed or remote teams.

- Familiarity with API-based integration projects or microservices architecture.

- Understanding of UX/UI design processes and collaboration workflows.

- Prior experience in a client-facing or consulting capacity.