Job Title : Project Lead - XR & IT Solutions
Experience Required : 6 -0 8 years in IT / DEV / PMO
Location : Mumbai / Office
Employment Type : Full-time
Department : Program & Project Delivery / Enterprise Solutions
Job Summary :
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Project Lead with a background in technology development, infra and emerging technologies like AR / VR / XR, to lead cross-functional software and hardware projects. The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of technical expertise, project delivery experience (Agile, Hybrid, and Traditional), and a sharp client-focused mindset. This role is suited for someone pivoting from a development background and who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at managing clients and vendors, and can navigate organizational ecosystems including IT, Legal, Finance, HRBP, Procurement, and Product teams.
Key Responsibilities :
Project & Delivery Management :
- Lead the end-to-end execution of IT and AR / VR / XR projects across all stages of SDLC.
- Manage Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models based on project needs.
- Develop project plans, manage scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables for concurrent projects.
- Track Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, and burn-down charts to monitor team health and productivity.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement :
Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, designers, product owners, and non-technical stakeholders.Ensure aggressive and proactive client management, driving alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables.Conduct sprint reviews, retrospectives, and management presentations with stakeholders and leadership.Team & Collaboration :
Work closely with development (React.js, Android, Unity, Node.js, MongoDB), QA / testing, UX, and design teams.Provide servant-leadership and coordination support as Scrum Master or Agile Facilitator.Collaborate across departments such as HRBP, Legal, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Hiring for smooth project execution.Vendor & Tool Ecosystem :
Coordinate with hardware and software vendors for equipment sourcing, API integrations, testing, and deployment.Evaluate and onboard new tools or platforms for project tracking, visualization, and collaboration.Use tools like Jira, Confluence, and reporting macros to maintain governance and visibility.UX, AR / VR / XR, and Emerging Tech :
Understand UX principles for immersive environments to ensure user-centric experience design.Work closely with 3D artists and animators; familiarity with modeling and animation tools (e.g., Blender, Maya) is a plus.Maintain working knowledge of XR platforms (Meta, HTC, Magic Leap, Unity XR SDK, etc.) and their capabilities.Desired Skills & Experience :
5 - 8 years of overall experience, with 2+ years in project coordination / scrum master roles.Strong technical background in Full Stack development (React.js, Node.js, Android, Unity, MongoDB).Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and tools (Jira, Confluence).Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional stakeholders.Hands-on experience working with AR / VR / XR platforms or immersive technology initiatives.Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Experience with internal business functions and enterprise collaboration (HRBP, Legal, Finance, IT, Products, Procurement).Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelors in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.CSM, PSM, SAFe, or Agile certification(s) preferred.Exposure to design thinking or UX / UI principles is an added advantageref : hirist.tech)
