Technical Project Manager (TPM) plans, executes, and oversees complex, technology-driven projects, acting as the crucial link between engineering teams and business stakeholders. They define requirements, manage resources, mitigate technical risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. TPMs require deep technical knowledge to manage software development, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
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Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Technical Leadership: Work closely with engineering teams to guide technical strategy, assist with system design, and break down complex technical requirements.
Risk Management: Identify potential technical bottlenecks and roadblocks, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business terms.
Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet technical standards, performing sanity checks on roadmaps and reviewing completed code/products.
Budgeting & Resource Management: Manage project budgets, track expenses, and allocate necessary personnel and tools.
Process Improvement: Drive adoption of agile, scrum, or other project management methodologies to improve efficiency.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: Typically 3+ years of experience in technical project management, software development, or IT infrastructure.
Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), APIs, databases, and system architecture.
Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies.
Tools: Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Asana.
Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability under pressure.
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Key Differences from a General Project Manager
While a PM focuses on the, schedule, and budget, a Technical Project Manager (TPM) has the technical expertise to actively participate in technical design discussions, assess technical risks, and understand the feasibility of the engineering approach.
Experience
10 - 20 Years
No. of Openings
88
Education
Post Graduate (Other Master Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, M.Arch)
Role
Technical Project Manager
Industry Type
IT-Hardware & Networking / IT-Software / Software Services
Gender
[ Male / Female ]
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office