Technical Project Manager

Job DescriptionRole:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for playing a key role in leading and overseeing end-to-end software projects utilising multiple (JAVA/.Net/DB) technologies. Drive successful project execution by coordinating teams, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment with business objectives at Kanerika. This position involves a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills.

Technical project manager should work with the product development team in architecting, designing, implementing, and delivering solutions to clients. Technical managers are responsible for Solution Architecture/ Technical architecture, CI/ CD and ENG/ Coding best practices. They should Stay up to date on the latest technologies, trends and passion to integrate them in the product.

Technical manager should possess very strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to think conceptually and pragmatically; capable of communicating with senior executives and becoming a trusted advisor on Kanerika services and solutions. You possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and enthusiasm to embrace new challenges. You can multitask and prioritise (good time management skills), willing to display and learn. You should be able to work independently with less or no supervision. You should be process-oriented, have a methodical approach and demonstrate a quality-first approach.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities includes:

Ensure that projects are delivered in line with Agile process and methodologies and maintain a predictable forecast for minimum 6 months.

Participate in overall project management, time estimation, and resource scheduling.

Prepare weekly/monthly project status reports.

Effectively communicate project status, updates, and issues to senior management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Prepare estimations on time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully Implement projects; develop the project plan incorporating all project variables

Assist the development team to build the technical solutions, resolve the issues through analysis and recommending new business models, workflows, or innovative solutions.

Lead the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to design, prototyping, development, testing, and deployment.

Building a high-quality product development team and continue to drive to scale up.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively.

Should be able to closely work with Account managers, Architects, Quality Leads, and other stakeholders to understand the product needs and develop features to meet those needs.

Team management, defining goals, tracking, and following up along with mentoring the directs.

Identify potential risks and address issues in product development and create strategies to mitigate them.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.• Minimum experience required is 10-15 years in IT software industry.Strong understanding of software development; Java/.Net/DB background and hands-on programming experience is a must.

Expert level code & architecture experience for more than 5 years

3+ years’ project management experience with end-to-end delivery

Excellent communication, presentation, and planning skills

Exceptional organizational, leadership and stakeholder management skills

Very Good experience in Solution Architecture/ Technical architecture, CI/ CD and ENG/ Coding best practices (along with tools used in the projects)

Strong experience of executing projects in Agile Methodology

Strong people Management skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Exposure to cloud-native delivery patterns as well as hybrid approaches will be an added advantage.

Experience working with real-time data streams processing using Apache Kafka, Rabbit MQ will be preferred.

Strong knowledge in one of the Data bases Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL will be preferred.

Benefits

Benefits

Employee Benefits

1. Culture:

· Open Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.

· Open Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.

· Flexible Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.

· Employee Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates.

· Appraisal Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:

· Hiring practices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

· Mandatory POSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment.

3. Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:

· GMC and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection.

· Health Insurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses.

· Disability Insurance: Offers financial support in case of disability.

4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:

· Company-sponsored family events: Creates opportunities for employees and their families to bond.

· Generous Parental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption of a child.

· Family Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members' medical needs.

5. Perks and Time-Off Benefits:

· Company-sponsored outings: Organizes recreational activities for employees.

· Gratuity: Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation.

· Provident Fund: Helps employees save for retirement.

· Generous PTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off.

· Paid sick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell.

· Paid holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.

· Bereavement Leave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one.

6. Professional Development Benefits:

· L&D with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learning repository for professional development.

· Mentorship Program: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals.

· Job Training: Provides training to enhance job-related skills.

· Professional Certification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professional certifications.

· Promote from Within: Encourages internal growth and advancement opportunities.

RequirementsWhat you’ll bring Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent. • Minimum experience required is 10-15 years in IT software industry. Strong understanding of software development; Java/.Net/DB background and hands-on programming experience is a must. Expert level code & architecture experience for more than 5 years 3+ years’ project management experience with end-to-end delivery Excellent communication, presentation, and planning skills Exceptional organizational, leadership and stakeholder management skills Very Good experience in Solution Architecture/ Technical architecture, CI/ CD and ENG/ Coding best practices (along with tools used in the projects) Strong experience of executing projects in Agile Methodology Strong people Management skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Exposure to cloud-native delivery patterns as well as hybrid approaches will be an added advantage. Experience working with real-time data streams processing using Apache Kafka, Rabbit MQ will be preferred. Strong knowledge in one of the Data bases Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL will be preferred.

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