<p><p><b>Description :</b><br/><br/></p><p>Role Overview : We're looking for an experienced Project Manager skilled in agile methodologies, specifically Scrum, to join our growing software development team.
</p><p><br/></p><p>Youll manage and lead our hybrid onshore/offshore development teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely delivery of SaaS applications critical to our services.<br/><br/><b>Level : </b>Mid to :</b> <br/><br/><b>Experience : </b>Minimum of 10 to 12 years managing software development projects, ideally within an Agile environment.<br/><br/><b>Agile Certification : </b>Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) highly desirable.<br/><br/><b>Education : </b>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred.<br/><br/><b>Technical Knowledge :</b> <br/><br/>Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), and sprint management.<br/><br/>Familiarity with software development processes, including front-end and backend technologies such as Python and React, and an understanding of ticketing and project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b> <br/><br/>- Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.<br/><br/>- Manage project tickets, backlog grooming, sprint velocity, and resource allocation.<br/><br/>- Facilitate communication between onshore and offshore development teams to ensure smooth workflow, clear requirements, and timely delivery.<br/><br/>- Continuously monitor team performance and make adjustments to enhance efficiency and productivity.<br/><br/>- Identify and mitigate risks proactively and communicate project statuses clearly and regularly to stakeholders.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills :</b> <br/><br/>- Proven track record managing hybrid (onshore/offshore) development teams.<br/><br/>- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team to achieve project goals.<br/><br/>- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage cross-cultural teams.<br/><br/>- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a dynamic environment.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Skills :</b> <br/><br/>- Background working in tax, financial services, or professional services industries.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with compliance, security considerations, and best practices within technology projects.<br/><br/><b>Work Environment :</b> <br/><br/>- Experience coordinating with both onshore and offshore team members is essential.<br/><br/><b>Reporting Structure :</b> <br/><br/>- The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Product Owner or equivalent leadership role.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)