Project Manager

Overview

Responsibilities:

Technical

Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phases
Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively
Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration
Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation
Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability
Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members.

Management

Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place
Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members
Project scheduling and resource management
Planning, budgeting and reporting on projects
Make presentations on project status, present monthly and annual reports to senior management
Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress
Interview candidates and hire resources
Conduct performance reviews of team members and identify areas of improvement, give feedback and recommend for promotions or salary increments
Estimate project budgets, coordinate with finance department for funds and plan for purchasing of equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way
Provide an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met within stipulated time.

Skills and Requirements:

Technical Expertise

Proficient in handling the most complex of technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies, strong database concepts and designing techniques.
Understands different programming languages and ability to solve problems in coding, testing and deployment.
Possesses good knowledge of different software systems, client/server architectures and various compatibility requirements.
Experience in troubleshooting, software development processes and ability to understand and implement client requirements.

Management Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients
Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner
Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution
Delegate and allocate responsibilities efficiently to manage projects end to end.

Leadership

Effectively lead teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality and excellence
Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required
Resource management skills and ability to handle complex / sensitive issues
Encourage team interaction, boost employee motivation and appreciate team contribution
Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilised to the maximum

And we especially love…

If you have worked in a startup before!
4+ years of experience as Project Manager/ Team Leader.
Working knowledge of the mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
Managed International Clients
Lead & Handled Offshore teams
Experience with Compilers, Languages, Operating Systems
Open Source Contributions
Been in any leadership position outside your workplace.