Location : Chennai
Experience Required : 15+ years
Department : Software Development / Engineering
Job Summary :
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 15 years of professional experience to lead complex software development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in desktop application development or similar domains, and a proven track record in Agile and Scrum methodologies. You will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage full lifecycle software development projects in desktop or enterprise application domains.
- Lead and coach Agile teams using Scrum or hybrid methodologies.
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, UX / UI, product owners, and business stakeholders to define scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and communication plans.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, and metrics to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Act as a change agent promoting Agile best practices across the organization.
- Ensure adherence to compliance, quality standards, and company policies throughout the development lifecycle.
- Identify process improvement areas and actively contribute to continuous delivery culture.
Qualifications & Skills :
15+ years of experience in the software industry, with at least 5–7 years in project management roles.Solid experience in managing projects related to desktop application development or related domains.Strong command of Scrum , Agile , and hybrid frameworks. Scrum Master or PMP certification is a plus.Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI / CD practices.Hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.Exceptional communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have) :
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)PMI-ACP or PMP CertificationSAFe Agilist or similar Agile certificationsSkills Required
Confluence, Version Control, desktop application development , Agile, Scrum, Jira