Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Manager cum Scrum Master to lead the Creative Technology team. This role requires a combination of strong project management expertise and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of high-impact creative tech projects.

Job Description:

Agile Leadership:

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives).

Guide the team on Agile principles, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Promote decentralized decision-making within the team to encourage ownership and innovation.

Coach team members to adapt Agile practices for timely value realization.

Project Management:

Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Define project goals, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with client and stakeholder expectations.

Manage dependencies, risks, and resource allocation to ensure seamless project delivery.

Ensure efficient backlog management and prioritization to meet business objectives.

Establish and maintain effective governance frameworks for project delivery.

Schedule Management:

Create and maintain detailed project schedules/MPP, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.

Monitor progress against project milestones and adjust schedules proactively to meet deadlines.

Balance team workloads and priorities to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.

Integrate dependency management into governance cycles and proactively resolve issues.

Cost Management:

Estimate and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency.

Monitor project expenditures to avoid overruns and deliver within approved budget limits.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for achieving cost baseline.

Scope Management:

Define clear project objectives, deliverables, and boundaries in collaboration with stakeholders.

Work with BA and ensure that the scope is properly documented and structured in JIRA with detailed stories and epics.

Manage changes to project scope through robust change control processes to minimize risks.

Ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and resources to achieve business objectives.

Quality Management:

Establish quality standards and ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon criteria.

Collaborate with QA teams to ensure proper testing and defect resolution processes are in place.

Conduct regular reviews to assess project quality and implement improvements as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, business teams, and development teams.

Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to gather requirements, define roadmaps, and address concerns.

Provide timely updates on project progress, milestones, and potential challenges.

Team Development & Collaboration:

Foster a positive, collaborative, and motivated team environment.

Mentor team members to enhance their decision-making, technical, and collaborative skills.

Recognize and celebrate team contributions to maintain high morale and engagement.

Process Improvement:

Analyze and optimize team processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

Implement tools and best practices for streamlined workflows (e.g., Jira process improvements).

Encourage the team to document features, learnings, and best practices effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Scrum Master and Project Manager in a technology-focused team.

Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience managing cross-functional teams and working on technology-driven projects (e.g., GenAI/LLM, automation solutions).

Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills with a focus on timely delivery.

Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor team members to reach their full potential.

Knowledge of creative tech and project management within creative industry environments is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent certification.

PMP/PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management qualifications.

Experience in managing projects with niche skills like Generative AI and integration technologies.