Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Software

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Colombo 03 - Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software development projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in software engineering concepts, proven experience in project management, and excellent communication skills to manage both internal teams and external stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring timely and successful project delivery while maintaining alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Create and manage project plans, sprints, and timelines using Agile/Scrum or other methodologies.
• Maintain project documentation and reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, designers, QA, and DevOps.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure team adherence to best practices and development standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Gather and manage requirements, ensuring clear and regular communication.
• Provide transparent updates on progress, risks, and blockers.
• Identify potential project risks and issues early.
• Develop mitigation plans and escalate critical issues with timely communication.
• Monitor project performance to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Ensure that deliverables meet both technical and business expectations.
• Drive the team towards on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing software projects in a technical environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of project management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• High-level understanding of software development life cycles, web/mobile technologies, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Proficient in tools like Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar project management platforms.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

        Nice to Have:

• Scrum Master or PMP certification
• Hands-on experience in software development (e.g., as a developer or technical lead)