Happiest Minds - Senior Engineering Manager

Job Title : Senior Engineering Manager - Project Management

Location : Bengaluru

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager - Project Management to lead the delivery of large-scale Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) engagements for a strategic global client. This leadership role is responsible for driving end-to-end delivery excellence, managing offshore operations, leading engineering teams of over 100 professionals, and building long-term client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 16+ years of experience in technology delivery, with a strong background in Microsoft technology-based application development and support, combined with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance capabilities.

This role requires a strategic leader who can drive engineering excellence, foster AI adoption, build high-performing teams, and contribute to account growth while ensuring consistent delivery quality.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) programs using Microsoft technologies.

- Manage and mentor offshore delivery teams of 100+ engineers, technical leads, architects, and project managers.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and trusted advisor status.

- Drive delivery governance through effective planning, execution, risk management, quality assurance, and reporting.

- Champion engineering excellence by implementing modern software engineering practices, automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Lead AI adoption initiatives across engineering teams and promote a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

- Establish Agile delivery frameworks and ensure adherence to Agile best practices across programs.

- Provide technical and engineering leadership by driving architecture discussions, innovation, productivity improvements, and technology modernization.

- Develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

- Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, resource planning, and delivery metrics across both Time & Material and Fixed Price engagements.

- Identify business growth opportunities within existing accounts, contribute to solution proposals, and support account expansion initiatives.

- Prepare and present executive-level dashboards, delivery reviews, and strategic updates to senior client leadership.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and continuous customer success.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- 18+ years of experience in IT services, application development, and delivery management.

- Extensive experience managing large-scale ADM engagements within the Microsoft technology ecosystem.

- Proven experience leading global delivery teams comprising 100+ professionals.

- Strong expertise in Agile delivery methodologies, project governance, delivery excellence, and program management.

- Demonstrated success in managing senior client stakeholders and executive-level communications.

- Experience managing both Fixed Price and Time & Material engagement models.

- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, and resource planning.

- Experience driving engineering best practices, innovation, automation, and AI adoption initiatives.

- Excellent leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong presentation, storytelling, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications :

- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

- Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent are preferred.

- Exposure to AI-enabled software engineering practices and delivery transformation initiatives.

- Experience in proposal development, solutioning, and account growth strategies.

- Prior experience in the EdTech domain is an added advantage but not mandatory.

Key Competencies :

- Strategic Leadership

- Client Relationship Management

- Program & Delivery Management

- Engineering Excellence

- Agile Program Governance

- AI & Digital Transformation

- Financial & Commercial Management

- People Leadership & Talent Development

- Executive Stakeholder Management

- Risk & Quality Management

- Innovation & Continuous Improvement

- Business Growth & Account Management

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