Job Summary
The Technical Project Manager is responsible for driving execution, ensuring delivery discipline, and maintaining alignment across engineering and product teams.
This role ensures that:
- requirements are clear before development
- timelines are defined and respected
- blockers are identified and resolved early
The position acts as the execution backbone of engineering, enabling teams to deliver consistently, predictably, and with high quality.
The role requires a strong understanding of:
- product development workflows
- engineering processes
- agile methodologies
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
1. Sprint Planning & Execution
- Plan and manage sprint cycles
- Define clear sprint goals with engineering and product
- Ensure realistic workload allocation
2. Delivery Tracking
- Track all active tasks, timelines, and milestones
- Ensure progress is visible and measurable
- Identify delays and take corrective action
3. Blocker Identification & Resolution
- Identify technical and operational blockers early
- Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve issues
- Escalate risks when necessary
4. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Align:
- Engineering
- Product
- Financial & Analytics
- Ensure smooth communication across teams
5. Requirement Clarity Enforcement
- Ensure all tasks are clearly defined before development
- Push back on unclear or incomplete requirements
- Maintain structured and organized workflows
6. Process & Discipline
- Enforce Agile / Scrum practices
- Maintain discipline in tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- Ensure consistency in execution processes
7. Reporting & Visibility
- Provide regular updates on:
- delivery status
- risks and bottlenecks
- team progress
- Maintain transparency for leadership
8. Continuous Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies in workflows
- Improve processes to increase delivery speed and quality
COMPETENCIES
Core
- Project Management
- Agile / Scrum
- Sprint Planning
- Task Tracking
- Risk Management
Technical Awareness
- Understanding of software development lifecycle
- Ability to communicate with engineers
- Familiarity with backend, frontend, and data workflows
Tools
- Jira / Notion / ClickUp
- Project tracking tools
Soft
- Strong organization
- Clear and assertive communication
- Problem-solving mindset
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Industry / Domain
Technology / FinTech / Digital Platforms
Experience
- 5–10 years in technical project management or similar role
- Experience working with engineering teams
- Experience in Agile environments
Preferred
- Background in software engineering or technical field
- Experience in fast-paced startup environments
Education
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
