Scrum Master

Job Summary:

Arcitech is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional software and product development projects. This role demands strong technical acumen, project leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive efficiency, manage dependencies, and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Technical Execution

• Define technical project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, QA, and UI/UX teams to establish execution plans and timelines.
• Break down technical tasks into detailed work units and assign responsibilities across squads.

2. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain clear and accessible documentation for all technical decisions, dependencies, risks, and scope changes.
• Ensure accurate knowledge transfer and documentation of architecture, workflows, and operational standards.

3. Timeline & Delivery Management

• Track development milestones and ensure timely completion of sprint deliverables.
• Anticipate and resolve roadblocks with agility; revise timelines proactively to accommodate shifting priorities.

4. Budget & Cost Oversight

• Monitor project-related technical expenditures and infrastructure costs (e.g., cloud services, tools).
• Raise early alerts on budget overruns and assist in cost optimization strategies.

5. Stakeholder & Client Communication

• Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare reporting dashboards for internal and external communication.

6. Risk & Issue Management

• Identify technical risks (e.g., system failures, integration issues) and maintain a mitigation log.
• Escalate critical issues with proposed solutions and manage resolutions collaboratively.

7. Quality Control & Testing Coordination

• Coordinate UAT, regression, and performance testing phases.
• Ensure code, documentation, and deployments meet quality and compliance standards before release.

8. Team Leadership & Engineering Coordination

• Drive alignment across developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and UI/UX designers.
• Motivate the team, resolve conflicts, and ensure a collaborative working environment.

9. Process & Tool Improvement

• Analyze delivery processes and introduce tools or methodologies (e.g., CI/CD, Agile boards, version control enhancements) to boost team productivity.
• Conduct retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4–8 years of experience in technical project management within software/product development.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, databases, and SDLC methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, Docker, or similar.
• Proven success managing Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall projects.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications are a strong plus.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, especially in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability and focus in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Passion for technology and a mindset of continuous learning.