Technical Project Manager

A Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing technical projects, ensuring that all technical deliverables meet the required standards, are completed on time, and align with the business objectives. This role involves coordinating technical teams, handling the technical aspects of project planning, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. The Technical Project Manager often works in fields such as IT, software development, engineering, or any other area where technical expertise is required.

Here's a breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of a Technical Project Manager:

Key Roles

• Project Planning and Execution:
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of technical projects, ensuring they are completed within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Technical Leadership:

Provide technical guidance and direction to the project team, ensuring that all technical challenges are addressed effectively.

• Stakeholder Communication:

Serve as the main point of contact for all project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and managing expectations.Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that technical issues are addressed before they impact the project.Primary Responsibilities

• Risk Management:

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments, for all technical projects.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring that milestones are met and any issues or delays are addressed promptly.
• Coordinate the allocation of technical resources and skills, ensuring the project team is equipped to execute tasks efficiently.
• Use project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project, Trello) to track progress, manage schedules, and ensure all tasks are completed on time.

2. Technical Leadership and Decision-Making

• Provide leadership on all technical aspects of the project, ensuring the project team follows best practices and adheres to technical standards.
• Offer technical expertise to solve problems, overcome challenges, and make critical decisions that affect the project's success.
• Conduct regular technical reviews and evaluations to ensure that the project is progressing according to the technical specifications.
• Ensure the project is designed and executed in alignment with current technical trends, tools, and technologies.
• Guide and mentor team members, providing technical insights and resolving complex issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

3. Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including internal teams, external clients, and vendors.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and results to stakeholders at various levels, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and resource utilization.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring all stakeholders understand the project's progress and any issues that arise.
• Align stakeholder expectations with project capabilities, providing recommendations and solutions to meet business requirements.

4. Budget and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring that all technical resources, tools, and materials are procured within the budget limits.
• Optimize the use of resources (people, time, technology) to deliver the project within scope and on time, without exceeding the budget.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to acquire the necessary technology and services needed for project execution.
• Adjust resource allocation as needed to address project demands, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

5. Risk Management

• Identify potential risks that could impact the project's technical scope, budget, or timeline, and develop mitigation plans to address them.
• Monitor project risks continuously, making adjustments and implementing solutions to avoid delays or disruptions.
• Ensure that quality control processes are in place to avoid issues that could impact the final product or service.
• Manage crisis situations and resolve technical issues quickly to keep the project on track.

6. Quality Assurance and Testing

• Ensure that the technical solutions being developed meet quality standards, technical specifications, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define test plans, conduct thorough testing, and ensure the final deliverables are free of defects.
• Review technical deliverables before they are handed over to clients or deployed, ensuring that they meet all specified requirements.
• Ensure that project documentation, including technical specifications, design documents, and test plans, is up to date and comprehensive.

7. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a technical project team, ensuring that team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the project.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment where team members feel empowered to contribute and share ideas.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members to promote growth and improvement.
• Ensure that team members have the necessary training and development opportunities to succeed in the project and future roles.

8. Change Management

• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget in a controlled manner, ensuring that any adjustments are communicated and documented properly.
• Evaluate the impact of changes on the project's technical requirements and make necessary adjustments to resources and timelines.
• Ensure that stakeholders are informed about changes and that project objectives are adjusted accordingly.

9. Post-Project Evaluation

• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess what went well, what could be improved, and the overall impact on business objectives.
• Provide recommendations for improving project management processes, technical execution, and stakeholder communication for future projects.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed, archived, and accessible for future reference and audits.

Key Skills for Success

• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of the technical domain (e.g., software development, system integration, IT infrastructure) and ability to provide solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead and motivate a technical team, ensuring efficient work processes and fostering collaboration.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues early and develop solutions that keep the project on track.
• Budget and Resource Management: Ability to manage project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and monitor project costs.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with technical projects.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of testing processes and standards to ensure the final product meets technical and quality standards.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of technical deliverables.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing requirements, technological advances, and unexpected challenges during the project lifecycle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person