Senior Project Manager

India (Hybrid / Remote / Onsite – as applicable)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Software Project Manager who can drive projects end-to-end—planning, execution, budgeting, and delivery. This role requires a practical, no-nonsense professional who works closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed scope.

The ideal candidate is grounded, accountable, detail-oriented, and communicates fluently in excellent English with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Own full lifecycle of software projects from initiation to closure
• Define project scope, milestones, timelines, and resource plans
• Track progress, dependencies, and risks; take corrective action early
• Ensure delivery meets quality standards and business expectations

Budget & Cost Management

• Own and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Track actuals vs. planned spend and report variances clearly
• Make pragmatic trade-offs between scope, time, and cost
• Support leadership with accurate financial and delivery projections

Team & Execution Management

• Work closely with engineering, QA, UX, and DevOps teams
• Run sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives (Agile/Scrum)
• Coordinate across multiple teams and vendors if required
• Remove blockers and keep teams focused on priorities

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate plans, progress, risks, and outcomes in clear, structured English
• Manage expectations and handle escalations calmly and professionally

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Apply and improve delivery processes (Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall as needed)
• Identify gaps and implement practical improvements—not process for process’ sake
• Maintain project documentation and reporting standards

Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

• Strong experience as a Software Project Manager
• Proven ownership of project budgets and delivery accountability
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Solid understanding of Agile / Scrum and SDLC
• Comfortable working with technical teams and understanding engineering constraints

Personal Attributes

• Down-to-earth, execution-focused, and dependable
• High ownership mindset; takes responsibility rather than passing blame
• Able to balance structure with flexibility in fast-moving environments
• Clear thinker under pressure; strong problem-solving skills