Role: Engineering Manager
Work Experience: 6 Years- 8 Years
Work Location: Pune
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's or post graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience.
JOB PURPOSE
Nimbusnext is dedicated to delivering exceptional cloud-native capabilities and services to a wide range of industries. Our vision is to drive successful business outcomes for our clients through innovative, secure, and cost-effective data-driven, AI & ML-backed native solutions using advanced AI techniques. With the convergence of AI technology and cloud platforms, we help businesses create superior experiences for both their customers and workforce.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle management, overseeing planning, execution, tracking, and successful delivery of software development projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, QA, DevOps, and client stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full lifecycle of projects using Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies — from initiation and planning to execution and closure.
- Plan and manage sprints, backlogs, milestones, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
- Support the integration of Generative AI solutions by collaborating with technical teams to plan, monitor, and deliver AI-driven features aligned with business goals.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and stakeholder meetings to ensure project transparency and collaboration.
- Use Azure DevOps for work item tracking, sprint planning, repository coordination, and CI/CD pipeline monitoring.
- Coordinate with DevOps and engineering teams to oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployments and timely releases.
- Manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain risk registers.
- Prepare project documentation, including status reports, Gantt charts, and stakeholder communication decks using Confluence, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical execution with business objectives.
- Track and report project KPIs, timelines, budget, and scope while managing change requests and escalation paths.
- Foster strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and senior stakeholders through proactive communication and reporting.
- Ensure deliverables meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability.
- Promote continuous improvement by evaluating process bottlenecks and implementing best practices.
Must Have:
- Proven experience managing software development projects in Agile and/or Waterfall environments.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps for sprint planning, board management, repository oversight, and pipeline integration.
- Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and change control processes.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and processes (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker; Kubernetes is a plus).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure for infrastructure planning and deployment coordination.
- Proficiency in managing CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with development and DevOps teams.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills using Confluence, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills for working across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver on tight deadlines.
Nice To Have:
- Experience in cloud-native application delivery or AI-driven projects.
- Exposure to Jira, Trello, or other PM tools alongside Azure Boards.
- Familiarity with compliance, audit readiness, or regulated environments.
- Understanding of SDLC, QA, and release management best practices.
- Certification in PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or PRINCE2.
- Background in technical writing or training documentation.
- You are welcome to be part of Nimbusnext!
