Job Description:

• Position Name: Project Manager
• Rate: INR 1300/hr.
• Client: Nuveen(TIAA)
• Location: Bangalore
• Minimum Relevant Experience: 6-8 Years
• Start Date: Immediate
• Key Skills: PM, Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom

Required Qualifications
Experience:
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in technical project management, software engineering, or related technical roles
• Minimum 3-4 years managing complex technical projects in Hybrid environments
• Proven track record delivering software products or platforms from conception through production deployment
• Experience working directly with software engineering teams managing full SDLC
• Demonstrated success navigating complex technical landscapes with multiple dependencies
• Background working in product-led organizations with cross-functional teams
• Financial services or regulated industry experience highly preferred

Technical Knowledge:
Software Development & Architecture:
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
• Working knowledge of modern software architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven, serverless)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native development
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices (code reviews, TDD, refactoring, technical debt management)
• Understanding of data architecture, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and data integration patterns

Technical Tools & Platforms:
• Hands-on experience with project management tools: Jira, Confluence (required)
• Proficiency with collaboration tools: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom
• Experience with version control concepts (Git/GitHub/Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with development environments and tools engineers use
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Splunk, Datadog, New Relic)
• Knowledge of test management and automation frameworks
Project Management Expertise:
• Strong command of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, traditional/waterfall)
• Proficiency creating project plans, schedules, WBS, and Gantt charts (MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Budget management and financial tracking capabilities
• Risk management frameworks and techniques
• Change management and stakeholder engagement practices
• Earned value management and project performance measurement

Preferred Qualifications
Certifications:
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Agilist (SA)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
Technical Experience:
• Hands-on software development or engineering background (even if not current role)
• Experience with APIs, RESTful services, and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud migration projects
• Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or ML/AI projects
• Understanding of cybersecurity and compliance requirements in financial services
Domain Experience:
• Financial services industry knowledge (retirement plans, investments, insurance, banking)
• Product management or product ownership experience
• Experience in product-led organizations with dual-track agile
• Background in digital transformation or platform modernization initiatives
• Customer-facing product development with UX/UI considerations

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