Technical Project/Program Manager III

About the job

Title: Technical Project/Program Manager III Mode of Working: Bangalore; Hybrid Job Description The Project Manager in GITS [Global IT Services] is responsible for leading, coordinating, and motivating multiple Agile teams to deliver high-quality products or services that provide exceptional business value, adhering to Agile principles and practices. This role focuses on facilitation, communication, and adaptability over rigid, up-front planning. Key Responsibilities The core duties of a Project Manager revolve around supporting the team, managing the project lifecycle, hiring and engaging stakeholders: Project Planning And Execution - Work with Solution consultants and architects to understand project scope, goals, and deliverables. - Develop and manage project timelines and resource allocation. - Ensure the team follows Agile principles (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach) and best practices. Facilitation And Team Support - Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily Stand-ups/Scrums, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives). - Act as a servant leader to coach, mentor, and empower the development team to be self-organizing. - Proactively identify, remove, and escalate impediments/blockers that impact team performance and productivity. Stakeholder And Communication Management - Maintain clear, transparent, and timely communication with stakeholders, the Product Owner, and the development team. - Manage stakeholder expectations for project deliverables and progress. - Provide regular updates and reports on project status, progress metrics (e.g., burndown charts), risks, and issues. Risk And Quality Management - Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for potential project risks and issues. - Monitor the development process to ensure quality standards and the Definition of Done are met. - Champion a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing team performance metrics and implementing changes based on retrospective feedback. Required Skills & Qualifications - A successful Project Manager blends traditional project management knowledge with an Agile mindset. - Core Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, or Project Management). - 5 to 6 years of experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role. - In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. - Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira). - Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). - Agile certifications are highly desirable (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or SAFe Agilist).

Requirements

• Agile frameworks
• Project planning
• Stakeholder management
• Communication skills
• Risk management
• Scrum
• Kanban

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Agile certifications

Preferred Technologies

• Agile frameworks
• Project planning
• Stakeholder management
• Communication skills
• Risk management
• Scrum
• Kanban

About the company

Astreya is a company focused on providing IT services globally. They aim to deliver high-quality products and services using Agile principles and practices, while focusing on collaboration, communication, and adaptability.