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Technical Project Manager

Experience: 10-12 Years

Job Location: Kolkata

Role: Project Manager

Industry Type: IT-Software, Software Services

Functional Area: IT Management

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Qualification: B.Sc. / B. E / B. Tech / M. E / M. Tech in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication / MCA / or relevant experience / 8 years of experience as Project Manager.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager for our organisation. The Project Manager needs to work with Business Analysts closely to convert clients requirements into a well-documented business proposal. The project manager should also be flexible to prepare required documentation on their own. The Technical Project Manager should have a natural analytical skill along with the ability to motivate the team and take them to the next level of competency. A Project Manager should have a technical background to understand and evaluate the technicalities of a requirement and risks associated with it. A Technical Project Manager having experience in managing games will be an additional benefit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for technical projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, QA, and operations.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership regularly.
• Analyse and troubleshoot customer issues in a timely fashion.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of solutions, coordinating with architects and technical leads.
• Manage scope changes, budget adjustments, and project timelines efficiently.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and suggesting best practices.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing based on business needs.
• Mentor team members to develop their skills and foster a high-performing, motivated project team.
• Proven ability to manage conflicts and negotiate win-win outcomes.
• Use tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, MS Project, or similar to track progress and documentation.
  
  

Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years handling technical projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• PMP, CSM, or other project management certifications are a plus.
• Experience working with distributed and remote teams is a plus.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and basic software architecture principles.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus.
• Prior experience in emerging technology areas like AR/VR and blockchain would be a definite plus.