Project Managers with DevOps experience

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Job Description: Senior Technical Project Manager Company: Softility Inc. (Hyderabad, India) About Softility: Softility is a leading technology company that leverages data and automation to solve complex challenges in IT, Network, Security, and Cloud Operations. We are focused on improving efficiencies, eliminating downtime, and enhancing profitability for large organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, SLED organizations, healthcare institutions, and federal government entities. Our expertise lies in open-source innovation and strategic partnerships, enabling us to deliver customized digital transformation solutions. Headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, with a significant presence in Hyderabad, India, Softility fosters a vibrant and skilled workforce dedicated to customer-centricity, innovation, and delivery. Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager Experience: 11+ Years of overall experience with a strong focus on technical project management. Location: Hyderabad, India Job Type: Full-time Mandatory Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Job Summary: Softility is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from inception to successful completion. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, IT infrastructure, and service management best practices, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills. This role requires a proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional projects, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables that align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Project Leadership: Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles for highly complex technical projects, ensuring alignment with Softility's strategic goals and client requirements. Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, detailed schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. Drive strategic planning discussions with senior management, departmental heads, and key stakeholders to define project vision and ensure alignment. Project Planning & Execution: Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with engineering, product, and executive teams. Oversee day-to-day project activities, track progress, identify potential issues or deviations, and implement corrective actions proactively. Manage project resources effectively, including internal teams, contractors, and vendors, ensuring optimal utilization and performance. Facilitate efficient workflow by implementing and enforcing agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) or other relevant project management procedures. Technical Acumen & Solutioning: Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex business requirements into clear technical specifications and solutions. Possess a deep understanding of software development processes, IT infrastructure, cloud technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure), and ITSM best practices (e.g., ITIL, COBIT). Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with architectural guidelines and industry best practices. Provide hands-on technical leadership during analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation phases of projects. Stakeholder & Communication Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders, including executive sponsors, business users, technical teams, and external partners. Communicate project status, progress, risks, and potential blockers effectively and transparently to all stakeholders through regular meetings, reports, and dashboards. Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and effective issue resolution. Risk & Quality Management: Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize project risks and issues, developing and implementing robust mitigation strategies. Establish and enforce quality standards, overseeing technical documentation, system requirements, and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality project deliverables. Conduct post-implementation reviews and gather feedback for continuous improvement initiatives. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, motivate, and coordinate project teams, fostering a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, addressing concerns and promoting professional growth. Conduct periodic reviews of team performance and ensure adherence to delivery schedules and project objectives. Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses, forecasting financial needs, and ensuring projects remain within financial constraints. Perform weekly project P&L analysis and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired profitability. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 11+ years of progressive experience in technical project management, leading complex software development and IT infrastructure projects. Mandatory PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification. Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid). Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps). Strong understanding of ITSM best practices and frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and experience in implementing ITSM solutions. Demonstrated expertise in risk management, change management, and release management. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization. Proven ability to manage multiple, competing, cross-functional projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is highly preferred. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and API integration is a plus. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management) configuration and customization. Exposure to AI, IoT, blockchain, or big data projects. Experience in a consulting environment. Softility offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a seasoned Technical Project Manager with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to deliver exceptional results, we encourage you to apply.