Projects & Operations Lead -HRMS & Payroll Enhancement

Job Title: Project & Operations Lead – HRMS & Payroll Enhancement

Preferred Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

Experience Required: 7–12 years (including 3+ years in team or project leadership)

Employment Type: Full-time

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.
• Strong expertise in:
• SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, optimization)
• PHP (CodeIgniter or Laravel frameworks)
• React / JavaScript frameworks
• API development & integration (REST, JSON)
• Familiarity with AI/ML and cloud-based technologies (Azure/AWS) preferred.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time