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
• Project management
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Stakeholder management

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

Preferred Technologies

• Agile
• Project management
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Stakeholder management