Project & Operations Lead – Enhancement Projects (HRMS & Payroll Systems)

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Position Overview

The Project & Operations Lead will oversee the operations of the newly established development office and lead a team of software professionals involved in enhancing the Payroll & HRMS System.

This role serves as the central coordination point between the software owning company, the outsourced development partner, and the in-house team to ensure smooth communication, project alignment, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

·        Act as the bridge between the outsourced development company and the software owning company.

·        Ensure proper communication of project requirements, timelines, and deliverables between all parties.

·        Track progress of enhancement modules, ensuring adherence to quality and deadlines.

·        Conduct regular status meetings, prepare progress reports, and escalate critical issues as needed.

Team Leadership & Operations

·        Lead and mentor a team of developers, database engineers, and QA staff in the new office.

·        Manage day-to-day operations, attendance, and performance of local staff.

·        Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and code quality standards.

·        Support recruitment and onboarding of new technical staff.

·        Ensure a productive and professional work environment aligned with the company’s standards.

Technical Oversight

·        Participate in architecture discussions, technical reviews, and requirement analysis.

·        Provide guidance on technologies including SQL Server, PHP (CodeIgniter), React, RESTful APIs, and AI integration modules.

·        Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of the developed system.

·        Coordinate integration and testing with outsourced teams.

Process & Compliance

·        Maintain project documentation, task allocation, and version control procedures.

·        Ensure adherence to software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices.

·        Align all activities with company policies, confidentiality, and data security guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

·        7–12 years of total IT experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or coordination role.

·        Provide technical guidance on SQL Server, React, RESTful APIs, and AI integration modules.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-company coordination.

·        Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

·        Experience managing hybrid or outsourced software development projects is highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

·        Hands-on technical capability to review code and database design.

·        Prior experience in HRMS / Payroll systems or enterprise application development.

·        Strong organizational and documentation skills.

·        Ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.