Project Manager - Lucknow

We are looking for a Project Manager who can drive execution end-to-end, coordinate across engineering teams, and understand system architecture well enough to challenge and refine decisions.

This is a hands-on execution role, not a reporting-only PM position.

Key Responsibilities

Execution Ownership

• Own end-to-end delivery of product modules (planning execution release)
• Break down product requirements into technical tasks, milestones, and sprint plans
• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with backend, frontend, and AI/ML teams to ensure alignment
• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables
• Participate in architecture discussions and validate feasibility

Architecture Awareness (Important)

• Understand system design concepts such as:

• Microservices vs monolith

• APIs, integrations, and data flow

• Cloud-based deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Review technical estimates and challenge assumptions where needed

Agile & Process Management

• Drive Agile/Scrum execution (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)

• Ensure proper usage of tools like:

• Jira

• Confluence

• Maintain clear documentation, sprint metrics, and reporting

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify delivery risks early and drive mitigation
• Manage inter-team dependencies (frontend/backend/AI)
• Escalate issues proactively with solutions

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the bridge between product, engineering, and leadership
• Provide clear updates on progress, blockers, and timelines

Required Skills & Experience

• 4 to 6 years experience in software development project management

• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

• Hands-on exposure to:

• APIs, backend systems, and frontend workflows

• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP basics)

• Ability to read and understand technical discussions (no coding required, but tech fluency is critical)

• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams

Project Manager or Engineering PM

• Key Responsibilities

• Talk to architects & senior developers

• Understand APIs, microservices, AI pipelines ,

• Challenge estimates (not just accept them)

• Should be a strong executor with technical sense

Core Skills

• Strong SDLC understanding (Agile/Scrum/Kanban)

• Hands-on exposure to:

• Microservices / APIs

• Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Basic system design concepts

• Experience with tools:

• Jira

• Confluence

• GitHub or similar