Technical Project Manager

Creative Chaos · Pakistan · posted today ago

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About this role

Job Summary:
A Technical Project Manager is responsible for providing project planning and management for established initiatives within a company. They ensure that projects are completed to specification, within an established time frame and budget. A Technical Project Manager is the lead subject matter expert within the company regarding technology concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline.
Develop comprehensive project plans that merge client requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
Analyze economics of project plans and provide actionable feedback relating to cost benefit and return-on-investment standards.
Review proposed modifications on project plans, including meeting with interested parties to approve and implement beneficial changes.
Overseeing and supporting the analysis, design and development of mobile and web application development projects
Implementing Agile based methodologies to ensure quality delivery of projects within the allocated timeline.
Managing and leading a team of software developers, SQAs and designers
Anticipate details of future projects by communicating directly with customers and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s/Masters degree in relevant field.
6 - 12 years of software development work experience with 3 to 4 years in the capacity of Project/Development Manager/Lead
In-depth knowledge and hands on experience of implementing at least one Agile Framework
Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies and methods
Experience mentoring, coaching and developing rising talent in the technology department
Experience of working in an offshore software development environment
Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Professional Project Management Certification is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills is mandatory