® Job Summary
The Software Project Manager is responsible for leading software development projects from initiation through delivery while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role manages cross-functional teams, coordinates stakeholders, mitigates risks, and drives successful project execution using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
® Accountability & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end software project delivery using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
- Coordinate software development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and business analysis teams.
- Monitor project scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Manage change requests and ensure proper project governance.
- Facilitate sprint planning, stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, and project meetings.
- Communicate project status, risks, and progress updates to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure stakeholder expectations are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support vendor management activities and third-party integrations when required.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security requirements, and quality standards.
- Contribute to improving project management processes, methodologies, and best practices.
- Mentor junior project coordinators or team members when needed.
® Requirements
1 – Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of project management experience in software development environments.
- Experience managing enterprise software or digital transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
- Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or similar tools.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
2 – Core Skills
- Budget & Cost Control
- Change Management
- Reporting & Dashboarding
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Leadership & Team Coordination
