About the Role :

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager (TPM) in India to drive cloud-based software delivery for our higher education client. You will manage distributed engineering squads and ensure seamless global collaboration. This role requires deep, hands-on expertise with Java/Kotlin with Spring, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS to guide technical teams through implementation, debugging, and architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage multiple India-based squads (contract and full-time).

- Coach teams on best practices, ownership, and continuous improvement.

- Align priorities and facilitate smooth handoffs with U.S. engineering and product leaders.

- Partner with U.S. engineering and product leaders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.

- Participate in architecture/design reviews with architects and senior/junior engineers.

- Assist with code reviews and troubleshooting.

- Oversee project lifecycle: planning, backlog grooming, estimation, sprint execution, and release coordination.

- Monitor milestones and proactively resolve risks.

- Represent India teams in cross-functional discussions; ensure transparency and timely status updates.

- Report on KPIs to U.S. engineering leadership.

- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and skill development.

- Set a high standard for performance and accountability.

Tech Stack :

- Java/Kotlin with Spring, React, PostgreSQL/MySQL, and AWS.

Basic Qualifications :

- 8 - 10+ years in software engineering with full-stack development exposure.

- 5+ years in engineering/project management in distributed/global teams.

- Proven track record of managing complex projects from discovery through deployment.

- Proficiency in Java/Kotlin with Spring, React, PostgreSQL/MySQL, and AWS.

- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.