Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Product & IT Manager who can combine product management, project management, and hands-on understanding of software development technologies. The role will be responsible for managing the product portfolio, driving technology initiatives, coordinating development projects, and ensuring effective delivery across product, IT, and development teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan, manage, and track software/product development projects, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, resources, and deliverables.

• Work closely with developers, QA, UI/UX, business teams, and stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery.

• Drive product delivery, client servicing, and asset retention through actionable and implementable strategies. 

• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend relevant solutions such as cloud, SaaS, analytics, AI/ML, and automation.

Project Management & Development Technology Experience – Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Key Competencies

• Product & Project Management • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Technology & Solution Understanding

• Agile / Scrum Project Delivery

• Stakeholder & Client Management

• Team Leadership & People Management

• Strategic Planning & Roadmap Management

• Risk, Budget & Vendor Management •

Digital Transformation

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

ROLE SUMMARY:

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting people, technical processes, and engineering execution to ensure projects are delivered as per scope, budget, and timelines.

This role includes developing detailed project plans and comprehensive technical documentation, managing project Engineers and their availability, measuring engineering performance, tracking progress, and communicating project status to clients and internal stakeholders. You will work directly with Solutions Architects, Tech Leads, and Engineering teams to evaluate technical trade-offs, drive system design feasibility, and unblock engineering bottlenecks.

You will be a reliable and crucial team member who can anticipate client needs and translate complex technical requirements into actionable project milestones.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will be the point of contact for all stakeholders from initiation to closure and will be responsible for leading the technical delivery team to achieve project objectives. You will work towards balancing technical constraints, technical debt, and Engineer availability on the project. You will report project status to client and internal stakeholders, escalate technical and operational issues as needed, and perform risk management to identify and mitigate architectural and delivery risks while maintaining strong advocacy within your spheres of influence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Project Manager with 7+ years experience: Including minimum 3 years of IT (Mobile/Web) project management experience and a prior background as a Software Engineer, Tech Lead, or Developer.

Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Must have handled end-to-end SDLC projects as a Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

Handle a portfolio of technical projects and clients in parallel and across geographies.

Develop an execution plan for projects, release schedules, CI/CD milestones, and team allocation.

Partner with technical leads to review high-level system designs, break down complex requirements into epics and user stories, and challenge technical estimates effectively.

Maintain strong relationships with product delivery, engineering leads, sales teams, clients, and account managers.

Expertise in project estimation, planning, tracking, scope control, technical risk and issues management, as well as engineering status reporting.

GOOD TO HAVE:

Hands-on or architecture exposure to.NET/Java/AWS/Azure or microservices architectures.

PMP / PMI-ACP / CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) certification.

Jira/Confluence project management tools expertise, Git workflows, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

COMPETENCIES:

Strong commitment to professional client service and engineering excellence.

Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation), persuasive, and negotiating skills—with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Encourage, motivate, and mentor team members on agile practices and technical ownership.

Proactive can-do and technical problem-solving approach to the job.

Regards

Project Manager – Capital Markets

Chella Software are a global software provider of fintech solutions for central banks, exchanges, central counter parties, and financial market intermediaries. They meet the software needs of customers in India, the Middle East, Africa, Singapore, and the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Documentation

2. Risk & Dependency Management

3. Stakeholder & Client Communication

4. Review & Governance Cadence

5. Reporting & Visibility

6. Coordination & Collaboration

7. Client Relationship Management

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Planning professional to manage project timelines, documentation, and stakeholder coordination. The role involves maintaining and updating project planning templates including milestones, deliverables, risk logs, and dependency trackers. You will be responsible for driving regular review cadences (weekly/fortnightly), stakeholder meetings, and ensuring clear communication with clients including MOMs, scope changes, and escalations. The candidate will identify bottlenecks, manage internal and external dependencies, and ensure smooth cross-functional coordination. Additionally, the role requires maintaining visibility across projects, managing escalation matrices, and supporting timeline renegotiations when required. Strong organizational skills, communication, and proficiency in Excel and PPT are essential.

Interview process

1st round Virtual

2nd round Face to Face

Skills:

Required Skills & Qualifications

• M.B.A or equivalent in sales and marketing with a B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical, Electronics or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a IT Project management
• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of databases, APIs, and enterprise systems integration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with capital markets concepts such as trade lifecycle, securities
• settlement, depositories, custodians, and regulations will be an advantage.