Technical Project Manager
Job Description
Position: Technical Project ManagerLocation: Pune, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2-4 years
About Us:
Scrobits is a certified digital product and online experiences company. Our team comprises artists, engineers, writers, designers, thinkers, and tech visionaries, all dedicated to creating exceptional digital products, solutions, and experiences.We pride ourselves on delivering right-sized technology solutions with precision and elegance.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee and deliver complex software projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards. This role demands strong technical expertise, excellent project management skills, and effective communication and team collaboration abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Proficiency: Possess a strong understanding of both frontend and backend technologies. While expertise in both is ideal, proficiency in one with a comprehensive understanding of the other is acceptable.
Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans based on client goals, including resource utilization and task breakdowns (Module > Task > Subtasks).- Define clear acceptance criteria for deliverables.
- Ensure prompt review of pull requests, aiming for same-day feedback.
- Anticipate potential challenges and proactively address issues to prevent future obstacles.
- Conduct demos after each sprint, ensuring appropriate data is in place and rehearsals are conducted 1-2 days prior.
- Lead daily stand-up meetings at consistent times, ensuring punctuality and adherence to schedules.
- Regularly review team tasks, focusing on both UI and performance aspects.
- Collaborate with senior developers to facilitate weekly code reviews.
- Maintain comprehensive records of team tasks to assist in weekly client updates.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and the development team, ensuring clear and open communication.
- Schedule meetings in advance, coordinating calendars of all participants.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, potential risks, and any delays, ensuring all communications are documented.
- Maintain meticulous records of all client communications, including meeting minutes and action items.
- Develop and manage essential project documents such as Statements of Work (SOW), sign-off sheets, and Change Request (CR) forms.
- Ensure all client meetings are recorded and documented appropriately.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Communicate any delays from the client or team side promptly to stakeholders, ensuring all delays are documented and acknowledged in writing.
Qualifications:
Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of both frontend and backend technologies, with the ability to oversee technical aspects of projects effectively.
Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in project planning, execution, and team coordination, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and team members.Problem-Solving Abilities: Adept at identifying issues proactively and implementing effective solutions.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA and Trello.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Previous experience managing software development projects in a dynamic environment.Education: Bachelor&aposs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.