Software Development Project Manager

Role Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Software Development Project

Manager to lead software development initiatives across cross-functional teams. The candidate

should possess deep knowledge of project management methodologies, exceptional leadership

skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Define project scope, develop work breakdown structures (WBS), create

timelines, and set delivery milestones.
• Sprint Management: Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and backlog

grooming to ensure smooth Agile workflows.
• Requirement Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into

actionable user stories; prioritize tasks effectively.
• Execution Oversight: Track project execution and ensure alignment with plans; monitor

risks, manage dependencies, and resolve roadblocks.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate tasks based on team capacity and expertise; ensure optimal

resource utilization.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with all

stakeholders; provide timely updates on progress and issues.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to defined quality standards; oversee integration with

testing frameworks.
• Budget & Cost Control: Track budget vs. actuals; Handle financial forecasting and deviation

analysis

• Risk & Issue Management: Maintain risk register; Plan and implement mitigation strategies.
• Change Management: Manage scope changes through a formal change control process.
• Project Closure: Ensure delivery acceptance, lessons learned documentation, and formal

closure. Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• On-time project delivery- Deliver all project milestones on schedule with minimal slippage

• Adherence to project budgets- Control cost deviations and ensure financial accountability

• Compliance with software quality standards- Ensure projects meet predefined quality

benchmarks and standards

• High stakeholder satisfaction levels- Maintain high satisfaction levels from all project

stakeholders

• Strong team collaboration and morale- Promote effective collaboration and communication

across the team

• Scope Management- Manage requirement changes with minimal disruption to the delivery

timeline

• Risk & Issue Resolution- Mitigate project risks and resolve issues proactively

Technical Skills:

• Project Management Tools: JIRA, MS Project, Asana, Trello,

• Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Hybrid, Waterfall

• Software Lifecycle Knowledge: Proficiency in SDLC phases: Planning, Designing, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance

• CI/CD and DevOps: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

• Testing Frameworks: Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman

• Cloud & Infrastructure Basics: Basic understanding of AWS, Azure, GCP for deployment

pipelines.
• Reporting & Analytics: Creating dashboards using Excel, Power BI; Velocity and burndown

metrics. Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related

discipline

• PMP, CSM, or SAFe Certification mandate

• Demonstrated success in delivering complex software projects

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills