Principal Lead-Practice Manager

8 - 10 years

30 - 35 Lacs

Posted:6 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project & Delivery Management
  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects across distributed teams.
  • Define project scope, schedules, and milestones; manage budgets and risks.
  • Track progress and report status to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Agile / Scrum Facilitation
  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more development teams.
  • Facilitate sprint ceremonies including daily stand-ups, planning, demos, and retrospectives.
  • Guide teams in agile best practices and help resolve impediments.
  • Technical Collaboration
  • Use your expertise in Java or JavaScript to engage effectively with developers.
  • Participate in requirement discussions, solution design, and technical reviews.
  • Help decompose complex problems into clear, actionable tasks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the bridge between engineering, product owners, and business stakeholders.
  • Align teams on goals, priorities, and timelines.
  • Ensure transparency and manage expectations effectively.
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Champion process improvements and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • Monitor metrics to improve delivery efficiency and team performance.
Required Qualifications:
  • Experience
    • 10+ years in technology roles, including software development and project delivery.
    • Minimum 3 years as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master in an agile environment.
    • Demonstrated experience delivering complex software solutions
  • Technical Expertise
    • Strong hands-on development background in either Java (e.g., Spring Boot) or JavaScript (e.g., Node.js, React, Angular).
    • Solid understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, and deployment pipelines.
  • Methodologies & Tools
    • Deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and agile delivery practices.
    • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
    • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD workflows.
  • Soft Skills
    • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
    • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture delivery oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Agile or project management certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, PMP).
  • Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience working with distributed teams and modern development practices.
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