Technical Project Manager

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager (TPM) in India to drive cloud-based software delivery for our higher education client. In this role, you will manage distributed engineering squads and ensure seamless global collaboration. This position requires deep, hands-on expertise in various technologies to guide technical teams through implementation, debugging, and architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership:
  • Manage multiple India-based squads (both contract and full-time).
  • Coach teams on best practices, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Shore Collaboration:
  • Align priorities and facilitate smooth handoffs with U.S. engineering and product leaders.
• Technical Planning & Execution:
  • Translate business requirements into scalable solutions with architects and senior engineers.
  • Participate in architecture/design reviews and assist with code reviews and troubleshooting.
  • Provide hands-on expertise in Python/Django, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
• Agile Delivery Management:
  • Oversee the project lifecycle: planning, backlog grooming, estimation, sprint execution, and release coordination.
  • Monitor milestones and proactively resolve risks.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Represent India teams in cross-functional discussions; ensure transparency and timely status updates.
• Talent Development:
  • Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and skill development of team members.
  • Set a high standard for performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 8–10+ years in software engineering with full-stack development exposure.
  • 5+ years in engineering/project management in distributed/global teams.
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects from discovery through deployment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on expertise in:
    • Ruby on Rails
    • Python/Django
    • AWS
    • PostgreSQL & MySQL
    • RESTful API design, Git, and CI/CD practices
• Methodologies:
  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Additional skills or qualifications that would be a plus have not been specified.

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and project management.

Environment

• The role is based in Bangalore/Chennai, India, typically during the day shift.

Salary

Salary information is not provided.

Growth Opportunities

Potential career advancement opportunities have not been specified.

Benefits

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