Technical Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with over 10 years of IT experience and a strong background in Java or .NET technologies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience managing enterprise application development projects within the Banking/Financial Services domain is preferred. The candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing project delivery, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of technology initiatives. A PMP or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple technology projects using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, development teams, QA, and infrastructure teams.
• Drive project planning, estimation, resource allocation, and execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve blockers and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Manage vendor and client communications where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with banking industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• Strong technical background in Java/J2EE or Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Proven experience managing enterprise software development projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Rally.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.

Domain Experience

• Mandatory experience in the Banking or Financial Services domain.
• Exposure to Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Lending, Cards, Wealth Management, or Regulatory Compliance projects is highly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is mandatory.
• Additional Agile certifications (PSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe) are an added advantage.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Java/J2EE or Microsoft .NET ecosystem
• REST APIs and Microservices
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• SQL and Database concepts
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• API Integration and Enterprise Architecture concepts

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder and client management
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to Cloud Migration projects.
• Knowledge of Banking regulations and compliance standards.

Experience working in globally distributed teams