Ceequence Technologies jobs - Project Manager

Graduation in any stream (with diploma/training in software development courses is preferred for non-IT engg. graduates) Experience (years) 12 years total experience including 4 years Project Management experience Industry / Technology backgroundSoftware Development (any domain) LocationMumbai Working Hours Full Time Required Key Functions Primary ongoing responsibility is for management of software development projects and implementing process improvements Key Objectives Productivity, Quality, Performance Management, Process Improvements Maintenance/Support. Competencies essential Strong verbal and written communication skills. 4 years of experience successfully managing various IT projects simultaneously. 2 years of managing cross-functional teams in an onshore-offshore distributed team environment. 2 years of experience in managing Agile teams with a detailed understanding of agile methodologies and how to implement them. Should have worked with foreign clients. Understands and ideally has experience of implementing TDD / BDD / Automated Testing Understands and ideally has experience of implementing DevOps practices / CI / CD Experience of working with medium to large scale IT projects (should have handled teams comprising 20 members) Experience of all phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools. Makes decisions and takes timely independent action in pursuit of priorities. Understands key project metrics Experienced in using Dev management tools an advantage if Jira Good understanding of code management e.g. understands branching and merging strategies Desirable CSM (certified Scrum Master) Experience of dealing with UK customers. Full time management degree Good negotiation skills Strong analytical skills and Lateral Thinking Should have development background Product Development experience Development experience using Java / JS / RoR Responsibilities Responsible for effectively planning, scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, managing all project activities and delivering the software within agreed timescales, budget and quality. Ensure that team is adequately resourced at all times, in accordance with the agreed headcount budgets and targets Proactively engages onshore and offshore stakeholders in planning, priority setting, issues & risks mitigation via monitoring and communication Creates a sense of belonging and ownership among team members; assembles a team with the right mix of skills; coaches and motivates team members; delegates responsibility; promotes mutual support and interaction. Conveys goals and objectives clearly and in a compelling manner; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; interprets verbal and non-verbal messages that others communicate, communicates tactfully and candidly. Tracking and analysis of important metrics for the project Ensures open communication on the project team. Present reports to senior stakeholders on the status of project efforts, risks, issues, commercials,including weekly time reporting and problem prevention/mitigation. Mentor and coach both IT and business team members on Waterfall and Agile project management methods Provides performance feedback and assists employees with plans for development and training.