Credence Global Solutions - Project Manager - Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Obtain and document business requirements, translating them into user stories and system requirements for Software Development and Testing teams.
• Define and document project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Prepare high-level design documentation based on business requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for seamless project execution.
• Manage resource availability, allocation, and utilization effectively across projects.
• Host weekly project meetings to review status, risks, dependencies, and blockers for all projects under management.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan with milestones, critical paths, and timelines to track progress for the team, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and within defined scope.
• Prepare and maintain communication documents such as project progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and executive presentations.
• Communicate project expectations clearly and consistently to stakeholders and team members.
• Use appropriate verification and tracking techniques (e.g., burndown charts, KPIs) to measure project performance.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and deliverables with structured change control.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems that arise during project execution.
• Escalate issues and risks promptly to senior management when necessary.
• Ensure quality controls through verification, testing, and adherence to QA standards.
• Contribute to the development of practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to strengthen the organizations project management maturity.
  

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, design, or IT project management.
• 6+ years in a supervisory or leadership role, managing cross-functional teams.
• Solid technical background with strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
• Strong knowledge of project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, or Asana.
• Good understanding of system architecture, APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and database concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and software testing frameworks.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including documentation and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work creatively and analytically in a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or other project management certifications are a strong plus.
  

Additional Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and STLC (Software Testing Lifecycle).
• Exposure to Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS) for enterprise-level project management.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making and project KPIs/dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Awareness of security and compliance standards relevant to software projects (e.g., ISO, GDPR, SOC2).