This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 12-20 LPA)
Min Experience: 10 yearsLocation: BengaluruJobType: full-timeWe 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.