Senior Project Manager

SOFTWAY

Title: Principal Engineer I 

Department: Technology Services

Vision for the portfolio

The Modernizing Technology & Operations (MTO) portfolio is the driving force behind transformative change for our clients, leading the charge in modernizing technology to elevate our client’s businesses to new heights of success. With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, we empower our clients to upgrade, enhance or replace their technology infrastructure, architecture, systems and applications to operate more efficiently, and embrace the latest advancements to stay ahead in their industries. By leveraging a blend of existing and cutting-edge technologies, we catalyze organizational transformation, delivering measurable results and positioning our clients for sustained growth and competitiveness in today's rapidly evolving world.

Overall Purpose of the Position:

As a Principal Engineer I, your position will be crucial in providing leadership, strategic guidance, and technical expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of technology solutions within digital transformation projects across your portfolio, with a focus on versatility across digital platforms. You will showcase a strong blend of technical acumen, business knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a track record of successful contributions to digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Specialization & Work Product: Your responsibilities will involve designing and implementing critical system components. You'll lead by example in writing clean, efficient, and scalable code and well thought through systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding the team through complex challenges and making architectural decisions. You'll conduct reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and promoting a culture of excellence in software development. Your contributions will significantly impact the overall quality and success of the project/s and the portfolio your work within

Teamwork & Collaboration: You'll play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative environment within the projects you serve, and within the Portfolio. You'll mentor other engineers in effective collaboration practices and lead by example in promoting open communication and knowledge sharing. You'll work closely with other members to resolve conflicts, remove obstacles, and ensure the team operates cohesively towards common goals. Your strong teamwork and collaboration skills will be instrumental in driving project success.

Project Roles: You'll assume a lead role/s in different disciplines within projects, overseeing the end-to-end development lifecycle. You'll work closely with project managers to plan and prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and manage project risks. You'll represent the engineering team in project meetings and communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders. Your project role/s will be critical in driving project success and delivering value to the business.

System Design: You'll lead system design efforts, translating business requirements into scalable and resilient architecture solutions. You'll conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to ensure that designs meet quality attributes such as performance, security, and maintainability. Your expertise in system design will be instrumental in shaping the long-term technical roadmap and strategy of the portfolio.

Learning & Development: You'll champion learning and development initiatives within the team and across the organization. You'll support and mentor other engineers in their career development planning and provide guidance on skill enhancement opportunities longside portfolio managers. You'll advocate for the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to promote innovation and professional growth. Your commitment to learning and development will inspire others to excel and evolve in their positions within the portfolio.

Sales, Account Development & Client Engagement: You'll play a significant role in client engagement activities, acting as a trusted technical advisor and liaison between the engineering team and clients. You'll participate in pre-sales meetings, providing technical insights and contributing to proposal development. You'll cultivate strong client relationships, understanding their business goals and challenges, and aligning technical solutions to address their needs effectively. Your client engagement skills will be critical in driving customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

Solution Design & Architecture: You'll lead solution design efforts, translating business requirements into scalable and resilient architecture solutions. You'll conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to ensure that designs meet quality attributes such as performance, security, and maintainability. Your expertise in solution design will be instrumental in shaping the long-term technical roadmap and strategy of the organization.

Communication: You'll communicate at a strategic level, influencing technical decisions and driving alignment across multiple teams and departments. You'll represent the engineering team in meetings with management and client stakeholders, advocating for technical excellence and innovation. You'll convey complex technical concepts in a compelling and understandable manner, inspiring confidence and trust in your expertise. Your communication skills will be instrumental in driving organizational objectives and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration.

Innovation, Experimentation & Improvement: You'll champion innovation as a core value of the engineering organization. You'll create an environment that encourages experimentation and risk-taking, where failures are viewed as learning opportunities. You'll allocate time and resources for innovation projects, empowering teams to pursue breakthrough ideas and technologies. Your ability to lead and foster a culture of innovation will drive continuous improvement and differentiation in the marketplace.

Thought Leadership: You'll be recognized as a thought leader both within your portfolio, technology services and the organization as a whole. You'll influence technical decisions and drive consensus on complex issues through your deep understanding and reasoned analysis. You'll represent the engineering organization in external forums and contribute to industry thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or participation in standards bodies. Your thought leadership will shape the direction of technology and inspire others to strive for excellence.

Mentorship & Development: You'll collaborate and partner with Managers within the portfolio, other Portfolio's within Tech Services and other functional groups across the organization. You'll invest time and effort in developing their technical and leadership capabilities, providing constructive feedback and coaching to help them overcome challenges and achieve their career goals. Your ability to lead and influence will be a cornerstone of the organization's talent development strategy, ensuring a pipeline of skilled and motivated leaders for the future.

Portfolio Capability Growth: You'll have established a strong list of projects and achievements that reflect your expertise and technical prowess. You'll have led successful initiatives and delivered tangible results that have made a significant impact to your portfolio. You'll continue to grow your experiences by taking on strategic projects and driving innovation and excellence in your domain. Your impact to the portfolio's capability growth will be a testament to your enduring commitment to personal and professional excellence.

Culture & Strategic Initiatives: Within your project teams, the portfolio and the wider Softway organization, you'll support and foster Softway’s culture by living out Softway’s values, principles and behaviors. 

Skills and Qualifications:

Leadership and Project Management:

Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Proven track record in defining project scopes, establishing timelines, and managing resources effectively.

Ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources efficiently, and adapt to changing business requirements.

Experience in risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication to ensure project success.

Business Acumen:

Understanding of business operations and the ability to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals. Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices for driving operational efficiencies and competitive advantage. Experience in conducting technology assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and developing technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Problem-Solving and Innovation:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of technical challenges and develop effective solutions.

Ability to innovate and propose novel approaches to technology modernization, infrastructure optimization, and process improvement.Experience in evaluating and adopting new technologies, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Communication and Collaboration:

Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts, project status, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and business partners to deliver integrated solutions that meet business needs. Experience in facilitating workshops, meetings, and training sessions to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development.

Change Management and Adaptability:

Proficiency in change management principles and practices to facilitate organizational change and adoption of new technologies.

Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements, market dynamics, and technology trends, and lead teams through periods of transition and transformation.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

Understanding of quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and risk management practices to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of technology solutions. Experience in implementing robust security measures, data protection strategies, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Continuous Learning and Development:

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices.Willingness to mentor and coach team members, share knowledge and expertise, and foster a culture of learning and growth within the organization.

Certifications:

You will hold one or more certifications aligned with the below domains, As well as others not listed but may be required to support the organization's objectives, growth needs, and/or client solutions.

Advanced Cloud Certifications

Leadership and Project Management Certifications

Business Acumen Certifications

Problem-Solving and Innovation Certifications

Communication and Collaboration Certifications

Change Management and Adaptability Certifications

Quality Assurance and Risk Management Certifications

Continuous Learning and Development Certifications

In Person Meetings & Travel Expectations:

• In-Person Team Meetings: Regular attendance for in-person team meetings is required. 
• Company Meetings / Retreats: Attendance for all Company-wide Meetings and/or Retreats is mandatory.
• Client Visits: Occasional travel for client visits may be necessary. Travel frequency will depend on client requirements and or international travel laws / restrictions.
• International Collaboration (India & US): Willingness to travel to India and/or US as requested to collaborate with cross-functional teams is required. 

Reporting Structure:

Reports directly to the Portfolio Director

Collaboration and Interaction: Engage with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders, participating in collaborative discussions to contribute ideas to enhance project outcomes and growing the portfolio. Foster a teamwork-oriented mindset, attend regular team meetings, share regular feedback as a mentor and seek opportunities for knowledge-sharing of insights and best practices. It includes providing regular updates on portfolio performance and strategic initiatives to leadership, fostering transparency and collaboration.

Adherence to Standards: Consistency in applying coding standards and adherence to Softway's policies.

Roles & Responsibilities :

·        To lead team from front to all the software developers including Interns at b+m India office

·        To upgrade and guide to the entire software developers team with technical solutions and updated technologies from time to time .

·        Participate in the complete lifecycle of projects from inception to deployment to value delivery.

·        Developing best practices to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope of work.

·        Create a project Management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective. Developing and monitoring project plans, project schedules, working hours and ensuring project deadlines are met.

·        Escalate all obstacles that cannot be dealt with promptly that could result in project delays.

·        Communicate project status and key issues to stakeholders on a regular basis.

·        Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects (if needed).

·        Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

·        Delegate project tasks based on requirement to the team members' ,  individual strengths, skill sets, and as per their experience levels.

·        Attend seminars and training as required improve & maintain proficiency (if needed).

·        Perform other software development related duties like,

     Software development in C# with MS Visual Studio, Developing and designing GUIs in WPF.

     Source code development for libraries (.dll), e.g. for data exchange

     Creating standard interfaces via web service and OPC UA

    Connecting MS SQL database systems for secure data transfer.

Creating VR and AR applications in Unity

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for monitoring project deliverables on day to day basis 
• Required to update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project's progress. 
• Assist, train, and ensure project team members with tasks that you have assigned to them. 
• Test the product modules and manage the change request, bug reports, etc. 
• Assist project managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress reports. 
• Facilitate communication between intern stakeholders, clients, vendors, and management. 

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 
• 3+ years of relevant Project Management experience. 
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills for documentation, user stories, etc. 
• Proficient in MS Excel, and Presentation. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and Notion is a plus. 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment. 
• Experience with project management tools and software. 
• Ability to identify project risks and issues, and develop mitigation plans.

The Technical Lead should be well versed with Node.js, React js, AWS, Microsoft Azure, flutter, scalable cloud architecture.

He/she will be working directly under the CEO and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company. 

Responsibilities:

• Setting a vision for how technology will be used in the company.

• Ensuring that the tech team meets the company’s short and long term needs.

• Outline the goals for research and development. 

• Creating timelines for the development and deployment of all product requirements. 

• Acting as a mentor to the tech team members. 

• Maintaining a consumer-focused outlook and aiding in the delivery of new features.

• Managing technology budgets and time frames.

• Driving and planning sprints and ensuring a high tech team velocity.

• Staying on top of technology trends and developments.

• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.

• Ensuring that there is no system downtime and all products are working seamless.

Requirements /Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written). 

• Self-motivated with diligent work ethic, a business acumen, enthusiastic and passionate, exceptional team management skills. 

• Should be well versed with Node.js, React js, AWS, Microsoft Azure, flutter, scalable cloud architecture.

• Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future.

• Proactive and efficient time management.

• Ability to delegate efficiently. 

• Should have managed and set up teams. 

• Process orientation.

• 5+ years of experience as an Engineering head.
  
  Salary will be based upon industries standard 

• We are a Product Development Company  and in Recent years as covid continues. Demand for Digitalisation of Producsts and business has shot up
• We are looking for a Full stakc Developer - Who can manage teams of Developers. Understand requirements and convert to Tech Products 
• Your Responsiblities would be 
  1. Manage Teams of Developers on Different Projects ( FrontEnd, Backend and App) 
  2. Daily Check-in with proper teams, solving/guiding  their issues and liason with Stakeholders on project status and delivery schdule 
  3. Convert / Capture requirements and Propose Archiecture, Data Flow, Database Design, API Lists involved, Pages to be developed in frontend.  
  4. Manage multiple projects  / teams of Developers 

• Experience in Frameworks: Laravel/YII 2.0/CakePHP 3.0/Codeignitor, CMS: Wordpress/PrestaShop/Opencart
• Must have good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good Knowledge of OOPS, PHP, MVC frameworks, JavaScript frameworks - AngularJS/Node.js, GIT, MySql, CSS, AJAX, HTML5.
• Works as a Project Manager and reporting directly to CTO.
• Write error free code and follow coding standards. Able to perform Code Review job.
• Work closely with QA person to assist in testing process.
• Perform R&D tasks if assigned and communicate with Designer and UI team.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Taking leadership responsibilities and handle team well.
• Manage daily/weekly scrums.
• Strong Communication Skills.

We are searching for a Senior Full Stack developer to help us to work on our Client projects.

Job Responsibilities--

• Experience with developing real-time application & advance level web projects & mobile apps.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5 and CSS3
• Good working experience in advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as React.js, Node.js, Mobx, Bootstrap, Next.js
• Experience with working with Git(hub)
• Care deeply about clean and functional code
• Experience in Github & AWS a big plus.
• Passionate about learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies
• Are particular about details.
• Project Management Skills.

Benefits:

• Work from home
• Internet Reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Masters

Experience:

• React: 2-3 years (Required)
• Node.js: 2-3 years (Required)
• Total Work: 2-4 years (Required)
• MongoDB: 2-4 Years years (Required)
• PHP (CI & Laravel) : 2-4 Years (Required)
• Good Project Management Skills.