Senior Technical Project Manager

General Information:

Role Title: Senior Technical Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Reports to: Senior Product Manager from the WMS Team

We are seeking a highly self-motivated Senior Technical Project Manager with a strong foundation in software development and a proven track record of progressing from hands-on engineering roles to technical project leadership. This role requires deep technical acumen, leadership experience, and the ability to drive end-to-end delivery of complex IT and software initiatives.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing cross-functional tech teams, ensuring on-time delivery, stakeholder alignment, and strategic planning across multiple workstreams.

You ll collaborate closely with engineering leads, DevOps, product teams, and external clients to ensure successful execution of technical solutions that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex IT and software projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Build and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocation across parallel projects.
• Oversee sprint planning, technical milestones, and timely issue resolution.

Technical & Team Leadership:

• Act as a strategic delivery lead, managing engineering teams and DevOps resources.
• Remain actively engaged with the technical aspects of project execution by reviewing code, supporting architectural decisions, and mentoring teams with hands-on expertise when needed.
• Provide guidance on software development best practices, code review processes, and architecture reviews.
• Foster collaboration between product, engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure high-quality releases.

Stakeholder Communication & Governance:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal leadership.
• Provide regular project updates, risk reports, and status dashboards.
• Translate technical details into business language for non-technical stakeholders.

Process Optimization & Risk Management:

• Drive continuous improvement across delivery and project execution processes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively to avoid delays or budget overruns.
• Enforce governance standards and best practices across the SDLC.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Graduates from top institutions such as IITs, NITs, IIMs, or other Tier-1 universities are strongly preferred.
• A progressive career path from Junior Developer/Software Engineer to Technical Lead, Engineering Manager, and finally Project/Delivery Manager roles.
• At least 10 years of industry experience, with a solid foundation in hands-on coding, team leadership, and project delivery.
• Strong experience in modern programming practices and technologies, with an ability to understand, guide, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Proven experience managing software engineering, DevOps, or cloud platform teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and DevOps principles.
• Experience with project tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices architecture, and version control tools (Git).
• PMP, CSM, or SAFe Agile certifications are a plus.

Core Competencies:

• We are looking for a self-driven technical leader with a strong history of hands-on software development experience who has grown through the ranks from developer to project leader while maintaining close engagement with technology.
• The ideal candidate should bring a builder s mindset combined with strategic project management expertise.
• Prior experience in building and delivering technical solutions is essential for success in this role.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication across business and technical teams.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and drive alignment among multiple priorities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a bias for action.

Month-to-Month Activities (Summary):

• Months 1-2: Define project roadmap aligned with company strategy and goals.
• Months 3-4:Assess project outcomes, resource needs, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Months 5-6: Finalize project evaluations, report outcomes to leadership, and plan next year s priorities.
• Months 7-9: Reporting & Documentation
• Months 10-12: Evaluate team performance and provide feedback for development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Project Delivery & Execution
• Quality & Risk Management
• Financial & Resource Management
• Stakeholder & Team Management
• Strategic & Continuous Improvement