Key Responsibilities:
- Manage large-scale software development projects using SDLC, Agile, SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
- Lead and manage multiple Scrum teams distributed across geographies and technology domains.
- Plan, monitor, and manage concurrent project deliveries with overlapping timelines and dependencies.
- Prepare, publish, and maintain project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
- Collaborate with architects, technical leads, product owners, and customer teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
- Monitor project progress through Scrum ceremonies, review meetings, and governance mechanisms.
- Re-evaluate project schedules and delivery plans based on changing business priorities and project risks.
- Publish periodic status reports, project metrics, progress updates, and delivery dashboards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage customer interactions and stakeholder communications across multiple levels.
- Resolve cross-functional and cross-team dependencies effectively.
- Ensure adherence to internal processes, quality standards, and customer audit requirements.
- Address issues, non-conformances, and audit findings raised by QA and internal or external assessment teams.
- Define, track, and report key project execution metrics, KPIs, and SLAs.
- Drive employee growth through performance management, feedback, mentoring, and learning initiatives.
- Recognize and encourage team contributions while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Support proposal development, effort estimation, and RFP activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 12–14 years of overall IT experience with strong project management expertise.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex integration programs and cloud-native applications.
- Strong technical background in:
- Cloud Technologies
- Core Java and/or Python
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs
- Microservices Architecture
- Experience managing teams of 15+ members and multiple Scrum teams.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Experience managing cloud-based projects leveraging AWS or other cloud service providers.
- Expertise in:
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Budgeting and Estimation
- Resource Planning
- KPI/SLA Tracking and Reporting
- Ability to understand technology landscapes and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments and handling customer-facing engagements.
- Familiarity with AI/GenAI tools and their usage for productivity improvements and workflow optimization.
Preferred Domain Experience:
- Automotive (Preferred)
- Telecom
- Networking
- IoT and Connected Vehicle Platforms
- Transportation and Mobility Solutions
Tools & Methodologies:
- MS Project
- JIRA
- Agile (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)
- PMP Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
- Risk Management Frameworks
- Reporting and Dashboarding Tools
Certifications:
Any of the following certifications are preferred:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- SAFe Agile Certification
- CAPM
- PRINCE2
Preferred Competencies:
- Technical Lead or Architect experience.
- Experience managing cloud-native and microservices-based programs.
- Strong customer engagement and executive presentation skills.
- Experience supporting new proposals, solution reviews, and RFP responses.
- Expertise in JIRA administration, hierarchy management, and dashboard creation.
