Project Manager-II

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 12-20 LPA) Min Experience: 10 years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager-II to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading medium to large-scale technology and business transformation projects using Agile methodologies. You will play a critical role in planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and stakeholder expectations. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a deep understanding of Agile practices, and is well-versed in tools like Jira to manage timelines, teams, and deliverables. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams. Drive Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to support efficient and adaptive project execution. Create and manage project plans, schedules, and resource allocation using Jira and other Agile tools. Define clear project scopes, goals, deliverables, and KPIs in collaboration with stakeholders. Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues; implement appropriate escalation processes. Collaborate with engineering, QA, design, product, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and delivery alignment. Monitor project performance, generate reports and dashboards via Jira, and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing team processes, tools, and project outcomes. Ensure compliance with internal project governance standards, including documentation, budgeting, and reporting protocols. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP certification is a strong plus. 10-15 years of progressive experience in project management with a strong track record of delivering successful IT or digital transformation projects. Hands-on experience in managing Agile teams and delivering projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Proficiency with Jira for project tracking, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and performance analytics. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile software delivery practices. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills. Proven experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, solve problems creatively, and make data-driven decisions.