Technical Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead the planning and implementation of complex, AI-driven and digital engineering projects (e.g., custom solution development, cloud migration, data platforms, platform implementation and GenAI applications).
  
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and US clients. Create user stories and scrum planning.
  
• Develop full-scale project plans, schedules, and communication documents, managing all project stakeholders.
  
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
  
• Conduct project retrospectives and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the single point of contact for US-based clients, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and building strong, trusting relationships.
  
• Facilitate effective communication across geographic and cultural boundaries between the client, sales, and engineering teams.
  
• Present proposals, progress reports, and project results to technical and non-technical audiences, including client executives.
  

Technical Oversight & Team Leadership

• Work closely with Engineering Director/ Architect to ensure the technical approach and architecture aligns with client requirements and best practices.
  
• Understand the underlying AI/ML models, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern tech stack used in the projects to challenge estimates and drive technical excellence.
  
• Provide direction and support to the project team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and tools to perform their tasks.
  
• Employ best practices, utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies, to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.
  

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversee project budgets, tracking expenditure and working to keep projects within financial constraints.
  
• Forecast resource needs and manage capacity planning for your assigned projects.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
• Experience:
  
• 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a dedicated technical project management role for an IT services company.
  
• Proven track record of managing and delivering multiple concurrent projects for US/North American clients.
  
• Experience managing projects that involve AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cloud-native applications, or Digital Transformation.
  
• Technical Skills:
  
• Any programming and database skills is must. Preferably hands-on
  
• Familiarity with modern software development life cycles (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
  
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is must.
  
• Communication & Soft Skills:
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a native-level fluency in English, essential for effective communication with US clients.
  
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively across different time zones (India and US).
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience in a scaling, AI-first or product engineering focused company.
  
• Advanced certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, AWS/Azure/GCP Project Management or Technical certification).
  
• Experience with advanced tools for project management, collaboration, and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).
  
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI-driven digital engineering and work with cutting-edge technologies.
  
• Collaborate directly with ambitious, high-growth US tech companies.
  
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits, with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
• Be part of a dynamic, high-performance, and technically-focused culture.