Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Agile & Program Management:

• Own product delivery execution, ensuring on-time, high-quality releases.
• Implement and govern Agile best practices for efficient planning, execution, and value delivery.
• Drive SAFe and Lean portfolio management, ensuring strategic alignment across products.
• Establish clear OKRs/KPIs to measure and enhance Agile delivery efficiency.

Technical & Delivery Leadership:

• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to ensure solutions align with cloud-native, microservices, and SaaS-based architectures.
• Manage technical dependencies and risks, ensuring smooth cross-team execution.
• Enable teams to adopt DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability for optimized software delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and performance optimization.

Stakeholder & People Management:

• Engage with business and product stakeholders, translating business goals into Agile execution.
• Lead and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams, enhancing Agile maturity.
• Drive collaborative decision-making, ensuring transparency and alignment across functions.
• Proactively address challenges, promoting a culture of accountability and problem-solving.

Technical Skills:

• Strong Agile and SAFe expertise, including PI Planning, backlog management, and Agile metrics.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Microservices, Cloud-Native architectures, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Exposure to Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS services, Spring Boot, and Open API specifications.
• Understanding of performance, security, and scalability considerations in digital banking platforms.
• Experience in test automation, observability, and cloud-based CI/CD workflows.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership & Influence: Ability to drive Agile culture and mindset across teams.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Strong engagement with business, product, and engineering teams.
• Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making: Align Agile execution with business goals.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Enable teams to adopt Agile best practices and enhance team performance.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

What drives our teams:

• Agile at Scale: Deliver high-quality digital banking products with lean, iterative execution.
• Customer-Centric Innovation: Build products that align with user needs, regulatory shifts, and market trends.
• Scalability & Efficiency: Leverage Cloud-Native, SaaS, and AI-driven automation to enhance product delivery.
• Collaboration & Transparency: Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and knowledge-sharing.
• Continuous Learning & Growth: Experiment with new technologies, Agile frameworks, and automation strategies.

Total Experience Expected: 16- 20+ years

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 18+ years of overall experience, with 5+ years in Agile Program/Product Management leading large, geographically distributed teams.
• Extensive experience in Agile, SAFe, and Lean practices, with the ability to drive Agile transformations at scale.
• Strong technical acumen with hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Microservices, and Cloud-Native architectures.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation, DevSecOps, and modern software development practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, high-risk programs, aligning with business objectives.