Senior Project Manager

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.

Job Summary 

Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and successfully delivering technology projects within agreed scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. The role requires close coordination with business stakeholders, technical teams and senior management to ensure projects achieve their intended business outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.  
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.  
• Lead cross-functional teams including developers, infrastructure, QA, and business analysts.  
• Coordinate release planning, sprint goals, release timelines, dependencies, and deployment activities. 
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.  
• Track project progress and provide regular status reports to stakeholders and management.  
• Identify potential risks and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.  
• Coordinate requirements gathering and ensure alignment between business and technical teams.  
• Facilitate project meetings, reviews and steering committee meetings.  
• Ensure projects follow organizational IT governance, security, compliance, and quality standards.  
• Coordinate testing, deployment, implementation, and transition to operational teams.  
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts or escalated issues.  
• Manage testing, deployment, documentation, and project closure.  
• Conduct project closure activities and evaluate project performance and outcomes.  

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT project management or a related technology role.  
• Proven experience managing end-to-end IT projects.  
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.  
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.  
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, or enterprise applications, depending on the project portfolio.  
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.  

Key Skills 

• Project planning and execution  
• Stakeholder management  
• Risk and issue management  
• Budget and resource management  
• Agile/Scrum methodology  
• Change management  
• Team leadership  
• Negotiation and conflict resolution  
• Reporting and documentation  
• Strategic thinking and problem solving 

Require Experience : Minimum 8 years

Location : Indore -Onsite

Interview mode : Virtual

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

Lead cross-functional teams in project execution.

Ensure project milestones and objectives are met within the specified timeframe.

Conduct regular project status meetings, updating stakeholders on progress, risks, and changes.

Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, regulatory authorities, and external vendors.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on project goals and expectations.

Manage expectations and ensure transparent reporting on project health, issues, and risks.

Ensure all IT projects comply with pharmaceutical regulatory standards such as GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and other relevant industry guidelines.

Collaborate with quality assurance and regulatory teams to ensure proper documentation and validation processes are followed.

Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Track and resolve project issues in a timely manner.

Escalate significant risks and issues to senior management when necessary.

Oversee the implementation of IT systems, including ERP, CRM, LIMS, and other specialized pharma systems.

Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with pharma operations.

Lead and motivate a team of IT professionals, business analysts, and technical specialists.

Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring cross-functional communication and teamwork.

Provide guidance and mentoring to team members to support their professional growth.

Eligibility:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

3+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).

Experience managing ERP, CRM, LIMS, or other pharma-specific IT systems.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with strict compliance requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹70000-75000 pm

Supercharge Your Career as a Technical Project Manager at Technoidentity!

At Technoidentity, we're a Data & AI product engineering company with over 15 years of expertise in building durable digital products, intelligent enterprise solutions, and scalable Data & AI platforms. As we continue expanding globally, it's the perfect time to join our team of tech innovators and make a lasting impact.

What’s in it for You?

We are looking for a seasoned, techno-functional Project Manager who can own end-to-end delivery for multiple projects while building and growing a high-performing team of 15–18 people. This is a hands-on project management role that blends three dimensions: delivery excellence (on-time, first-time-right, within scope and cost), customer partnership (building trusted relationships and delivering measurable business impact), and people leadership (developing, upskilling, and growing your team).

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in a technical design discussion, a customer QBR, and a career conversation with a team member.

What Will You Be Doing?

Key Responsibilities

1. Delivery Execution & Ownership

• Own end-to-end delivery of projects/releases — on-time, first-time-right, and within the agreed cost, timeline, and scope.
• Drive project and release planning, including work breakdown, estimation, resource planning, dependency mapping, and risk-adjusted scheduling.
• Track and manage scope changes with disciplined change control; balance customer asks against commercial and timeline commitments.
• Proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation before they become escalations.

2. Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Define, track, and report quality metrics (defect density, leakage, first-time-right rate, SLA adherence, velocity/predictability).
• Institutionalize first-time-right practices: reviews, definition of done, test coverage, and release readiness gates.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, root-cause analysis, and measurable corrective actions carried into subsequent releases.

3. Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build and deepen relationships with customer stakeholders at working and leadership levels; act as a trusted delivery partner, not just a status reporter.
• Own the cadence of customer communication — Weekly Status Reports (WSR), Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) — with crisp, data-backed narratives on progress, risks, and value delivered.
• Build deep business and domain knowledge of the customer and the projects under the client portfolio; use that context to anticipate needs, shape solutions, and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage expectations transparently — communicate early on risks, trade-offs, and course corrections.

4. Governance, Reporting & Delivery Standards

• Ensure adherence to organizational delivery standards, processes, and governance frameworks across all projects.
• Maintain rigorous delivery hygiene: minutes of meetings, action-item tracking to closure, and up-to-date RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Provide accurate and timely internal reporting — project health, margins, utilization, staffing, and escalations — to delivery leadership.
• Work in synergy with support functions (HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, IT, Operations) for staffing, invoicing, compliance, and enablement needs.

5. People Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 15–18 engineers and leads — spanning goal setting, regular 1:1s, performance management, and career development conversations.
• Build individual upskill plans aligned to project needs and career aspirations; track progress and create stretch opportunities.
• Develop a leadership pipeline by identifying and grooming leads and anchors within the team.
• Foster a culture of customer-first, ownership, accountability, and continuous learning; manage performance issues early, fairly, and constructively.
• Drive team engagement, retention, and recognition.

6. Techno-Functional Contribution

• Participate credibly in solution and architecture discussions; challenge estimates and technical approaches where needed.
• Translate business requirements into technical direction for the team, and technical constraints into business language for the customer.
• Stay current with engineering practices (Agile/Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud, and AI-assisted development) and drive their adoption where they improve delivery outcomes.

Requirements

What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

• 8–10 years of overall experience in IT services, with at least 3–4 years managing delivery and teams of 12+ members.
• Strong techno-functional profile: an engineering background with hands-on technical experience earlier in the career, now combined with delivery and domain depth.
• Proven track record of on-time, within-budget delivery across multiple releases or projects.
• Demonstrated experience running customer governance cadences (WSR/MBR/QBR) and managing senior client stakeholders.
• Solid command of estimation techniques, release planning, quality metrics, and delivery governance artifacts (RAID logs, MoM, action trackers, status dashboards).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models; working knowledge of tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Strong people-management credentials: performance management, upskilling, career development, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication — able to produce crisp executive-level reporting and lead difficult conversations with confidence and empathy.

Good to Have

• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM/PSM certification.
• Exposure to AI-assisted delivery practices and productivity tooling.
• Domain exposure (e.g., energy/utilities, real estate, or public sector).
• Experience contributing to presales, account growth, or delivery excellence initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent; MBA or equivalent management qualification is a plus.

Industry: Solid Wood Furniture Manufacturing

Reporting to: Transformation Head

Location: Jaipur - Mahindra World City - Bagrur, Ajmer Road (multi-plant environment)

Looking for a candidate who has handled projects in manufacturing / Industrial Sector.

Role Purpose

The Transformation PMO will support and drive execution of a multi-year business transformation program aimed at scaling the organisation by 5X.

This is a high-energy, execution-oriented role for an early-career professional who can bring rigour, follow-through, and structure to multiple transformation initiatives, while working closely with senior

leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Execution

• Drive day-to-day execution of multiple transformation initiatives across operations, supply chain, ERP, sales, exports, domestic expansion, and cost optimization

• Break high-level initiatives into clear tasks, milestones, owners, and timelines

• Ensure timely closure of actions through rigorous follow-up PMO Governance & Tracking

• Maintain a central transformation plan and trackers

• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and benefits

• Highlight slippages early and propose corrective actions

Senior Leadership Coordination

• Coordinate with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, IT, and HR

• Act as a neutral execution enabler who can push, remind, and escalate diplomatically

• Prepare structured inputs for leadership

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare weekly progress updates and monthly leadership decks

• Maintain risk and issue logs with clear ownership and mitigation plans

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify cross-functional dependencies and execution bottlenecks

• Proactively flag risks related to decisions, capacity, or timelines

• Track mitigation actions to closure

Ad-hoc Strategic Support

• Support leadership with data analysis, process documentation, workshops, and vendor coordination

• Act as a hands-on problem solver, not just a tracker

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 2–3 years of total work experience

• Exposure to PMO, consulting, operations excellence, transformation, or project execution roles preferred

• Manufacturing, supply chain, or ERP exposure is an advantage but not mandatory

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

• MBA / PGDM (Operations, Strategy, General Management) preferred but not mandatory

Skills & Competencies

Must-Have

• Strong execution and follow-up discipline

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Comfort engaging with senior management

• Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams

• Strong structuring, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Behavioural Traits

• High energy, ownership mindset, and drive

• Comfortable pushing timelines respectfully

• Proactive, resilient, and solution-oriented

• Learns fast and operates well in ambiguit

Role Positioning

• High-visibility role with close exposure to CEO / COO

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

Strong IT Project Manager Profile with cross-functional delivery and Agile/Scrum ownership and Insurance domain exposure

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 6+ years of proven experience as an IT Project Manager, with atleast the recent 3+ years in insurance industry leading cross-functional teams and delivering IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have experience collaborating with business, development, QA, and architecture teams to define project goals and success criteria

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have hands-on experience facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups for efficient Agile/Scrum execution

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have experience monitoring project performance, identifying and resolving risks and issues, and maintaining detailed project documentation (charters, plans, status reports)

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Mandatory (Experience 5): Must have experience mentoring and leading a team of developers

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Mandatory (Skill 1): Must have strong command of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies (Fixed Bid project experience a plus)

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Mandatory (Skill 2): Must have excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal/communication skills to engage senior management and clients

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Mandatory (Skill 3): Must have strong analytical thinking — able to analyse complex problems, identify solutions, and make informed decisions

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Mandatory (Tools): Must be hands-on with JIRA, MS Project, and similar tools

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Mandatory (Domain): Insurance domain expertise — IT projects within insurance, with an understanding of processes, regulations, and customer needs

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Mandatory (Note): Candidate should be willing to work during EST shift (9.30 PM-6.30 AM) if needed as the client is based in US and they have US clients

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Preferred (Commercial): Experience managing gross margins, project cost, P&L, and profitability.

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Preferred (Certification): PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master certification

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Preferred (Domain Knowledge): Familiarity with digital transformation, automation, and emerging technologies in insurance

Strong Technical Project Manager Profile with hands-on delivery ownership and technical depth

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years leading cross-functional software product delivery across multiple medium-sized companies

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have proven experience delivering software projects from concept through production in a service-delivery environment within a mid-sized organisation.

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have strong experience with Agile/Scrum, estimation techniques, release planning, and end-to-end project execution — including release readiness, production rollouts, rollback planning, hypercare, and customer acceptance.

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have experience managing multiple workstreams, cross-team dependencies, and stakeholders in fast-paced environments, and building/managing project teams from initiation to delivery.

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Mandatory (Experience 5): Must have experience with integrations (REST APIs, IdP, payment gateways, CRM, ERP, POS) and familiarity with CI/CD, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and the deployment lifecycle

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Mandatory (Experience 6): Must have experience working with global customers (US/EU) in a customer-facing delivery role, with international exposure.

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Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Must have a high-level understanding of backend systems, REST APIs, and microservices architecture (Node.js exposure preferred), plus system design principles (scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, performance).

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Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Must be able to participate in architecture discussions, review technical proposals, evaluate trade-offs, and constructively challenge engineering decisions.

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Mandatory (AI): Must have experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, GitHub Copilot) to improve delivery productivity.

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Mandatory (Communication): Must have excellent written and verbal communication with engineering teams, business stakeholders, customers, and leadership.

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Mandatory (Company): Must come from a mid-level service company.

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Mandatory (Certification): Must have PMP and/or CSM certification.

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Mandatory (Education): Must have a BE/MS in Computer Science or a related field

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Preferred (Background): Development background earlier in career (QA / mobile / web developer who moved into TPM); ability to create SRS/RFP; business-analysis capability.

Designation: Project Manager — Execution

Experience: 2—3 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Job Location: Thane —

Execution Industry Preference: PEB / Construction / Civil / MEP / Infrastructure About LAHS Green India Pvt. Ltd.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on Project Manager — Execution with 2—3 years of æxperience in PEB (pre-Engineered Buildings), Civil Construction, or MEP projects.

The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion, quality standards, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have experience in residential or commercial projects, strong team- management skills, and the ability to independently handle and coordinate up to 3 projects simultaneously.

Kev Responsibilities

• plan, manage, and execute multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to handle up to 2-3 projects at a time. Coordinate and supervise project execution activities from project initiation through completion. Manage site teams, contractors, vendors, engineers, and other project personnel. Allocate manpower and resources effectively to ensure smooth project execution.

• Monitor project progress against planned timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate with the Design, Procurement, Purchase, Sales, and Other internal teams for timely project execution.

• Ensure proper coordination between civil, PEB, structural, electrical, mechanical, and MEP activities, wherever applicable. Identify project-related issues, delays, and risks and take corrective actions proactively. • Ensure projects are executed within the approved time, cost, quality, and safety parameters.

• Act as the primary point Of contact for clients during project execution and provide regular project updates.

• Understand client requirements and ensure timely resolution of project-related queries and concerns.

• Prepare and maintain project schedules, progress reports, site reports, and other project documentation.

• Track material requirements and coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of materials at site. Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project specifications and timelines. Conduct regular project review meetings and provide updates to management with .

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and site safety requirements. Support project handover and closure activities, including snag resolution and final client coordination.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning and execution skills.
• Good knowledge Of PEB, Civil Construction and/or MEP execution. Experience in residential or commercial construction projects.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Strong team-management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent client coordination and communication skills.
• Good understanding of project drawings, BOQs, specifications, and site execution.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight project timelines.
• Good coordination skills with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management/reporting tools.

Eligibilitv Criteria

• B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering is mandatory. 2—3 years Of relevant experience in project execution.
• Experience in PEB / Civil / MEP / Construction projects preferred. Candidates with experience in residential or commercial projects will be preferred.
• Must have the ability to independently coordinate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Kev Performance Indicators Timely completion of projects.
• Effective management Of multiple projects.
• Quality and safety compliance.
• Client satisfaction and effective communication.
• Efficient manpower and resource utilization.
• Timely resolution of project issues.
• Adherence to project budgets and execution schedules.

Technical Project Manager.

Run delivery for 15–25 backend, frontend, and AI engineers building construction

tech and CAD drawing-automation software — with structural engineers on one

side of you and the codebase on the other.

FULL-TIME

MANAGER · 7+ YRS

Engineering — Delivery & Program Management

TEAM YOU’LL RUN

15–25 engineers · Backend · Frontend · AI

LOCATION

India

EXPERIENCE

6–7 yrs min · 4+ yrs managing engineers

WORK MODE 

Hybrid

DOMAIN

ENGAGEMENT

AEC · CAD / BIM automation · Multi-tenant SaaS

About BuildTwin

BuildTwin is a multi-tenant SaaS platform that runs the day-to-day operations of construction

and infrastructure companies — their workforce, projects, commercials, and documents — on a

single system. Alongside it we build an AI drawing-automation platform that turns structured

element data into production-ready technical drawings and exports them to PDF and DXF.

Both products are built by a small, senior engineering group in India: backend engineers on an

AWS serverless platform, frontend engineers on Angular and React, and AI engineers working

on drawing generation and data extraction. Sitting next to them — not in another building, not

in another timezone — are the structural and detailing engineers who define what a correct

drawing actually is.

That adjacency is our biggest advantage and our hardest coordination problem. This role exists

to make it work.

 Role overview

We are hiring one Technical Project Manager to own delivery across our engineering teams in

Bengaluru. You will run 15–25 engineers across backend, frontend, and AI workstreams, and

you will be the person who turns requirements originating with our structural and detailing

engineers into scoped, sequenced, shipped software.

This is a technical role. You will not be handed a groomed backlog and asked to move cards

across it. You will sit in the design discussion and have a view on how and when — you will

push back on an approach that will not scale, ask why a trade-off was made, and know the

difference between a two-day change and a two-sprint one. You are not expected to write

production code. You are expected to read it, understand the system, and never be the least

informed person in a technical conversation you are chairing.

The centre of gravity of this job is the floor, not the calendar. Most of your day is

spent with the people building and the people specifying — closing the gap between what a

domain expert means and what an engineer can implement deterministically. Status

reporting is a by-product of doing that well, not the job itself.

What you’ll own.

 Delivery ownership

Own the end-to-end delivery plan for every active workstream — scope, sequence,

dependencies, capacity, and dates that actually hold.

Break large, ambiguous product intent into engineering-sized increments with explicit

acceptance criteria, agreed with the people who will build them.

Run the operating cadence: planning, standups, refinement, demos, and retrospectives that

change something the following week.

Maintain one honest view of status — on track, at risk, slipped, and why — visible to the

founders and to the team at the same time.

Manage cross-team dependencies between backend, frontend, AI, and drawing-automation

workstreams so no team idles waiting on another.

Surface risk early, quantify it, and arrive with options — never an escalation without a

proposal.

Protect the team from thrash: absorb changing priorities, re-plan properly, and say no or not

now when a plan cannot take more.

Drive releases to genuinely done — QA, UAT with domain experts, documentation, and post

release verification included.

Own and improve the delivery metrics that matter: cycle time, predictability of committed

scope, defect escape rate, and rework.

Run the release calendar across two products so neither becomes the permanent second

priority.

Technical partnership

Participate substantively in technical discussions on design, sequencing, and trade-offs —

and hold your own with senior engineers.

Understand the architecture well enough to reason about blast radius: what a schema

change touches, why a migration is risky, why an API contract must be agreed before two

teams start.

Challenge estimates that look wrong in either direction, and recognise when an estimate is

uncertain because the problem is still unclear.

Translate technical constraints into decisions leadership can act on, and business constraints

into direction engineers can act on.

Keep testing, observability, and debt-reduction work on the plan instead of losing to features

every single quarter.

Insist that decisions get written down — architecture choices, drawing rules, API contracts,

and the reasoning behind each.

Stay close to the artefacts: read the tickets, the design docs, the PR titles, and the incident

write-ups.

Chair technical discussions where the outcome is a decision with an owner and a date, not a

longer discussion.