Project Manager - Technical

Job Summary

Introduction

At NIIT, we’re transforming the way the world learns, for the better. That’s why the world’s best run learning functions across 30 countries trust us with their learning and talent. Since 1981, we have helped leading companies transform their learning ecosystems while increasing the business value of learning. Our comprehensive, high impact managed learning solutions weave together the best of learning theory, technology, operations, and services to enable a thriving workforce.

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager – Technical to lead the successful delivery of complex technology projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management expertise with a solid technical background to drive planning, execution, and delivery. You will work closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple technical projects, from initiation through deployment and support
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to gather and refine requirements
• Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and ensure adherence to schedules
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Drive Agile/Scrum or hybrid methodologies and ensure effective execution of ceremonies
• Manage cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, DevOps, and external vendors
• Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, including regular status reporting
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and metrics, and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee change management processes and handle scope changes effectively
• Provide technical oversight and support architectural or design discussions when needed
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and governance standards are maintained

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or similar certifications are highly desirable

Experience

• 7 to 9 years is required
• Proven track record of successfully delivering medium to large-scale technology projects
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and delivery frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid project management methodologies
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
• Solid technical background (programming, system design, or architecture)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern DevOps practices
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution abilities