Technical Project Manager

Job Purpose :

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic :

- Vet the Technical Design prior to implementation.

- Decide on the delivery approach and manage scope (scope definition, planning, verification, and control) of all projects for the business.

- Budgeting and estimation of resources and time for each project delivery. Create a robust business case for the project and obtain required approvals.

- Analyze and interpret the business requirements for technical systems (generally within IT).

- Analyze and evaluate roadmaps of new technology and opportunities.

- Own all aspects of Project Management and ensure timely roll-out within budget.

Operational / Project Management :

- Prioritize and schedule the project in line with business requirements, resource availability, and criticality of the solution.

- Ensure all aspects of a projec t- i.e., Business Requirements, Approvals, Delivery Plan (including Testing) - are monitored and tracked closely.

- Handle technical operations and serve as the single point of contact for Business Analyst and Business Operations.

- Provide leadership for direct delivery (project) teams to deliver within the required timeframe, as per specifications and of the highest quality.

- Serve as the escalation point for all development and production issues specific to projects.

- Extract and own all risk for a project and track it regularly. Prepare mitigation plans for all risks and keep all stakeholders informed.

- Maintain a rhythm for MIS and reporting of all projects and their progress.

Team Management :

- Build rapport with all technical resources for products associated with the business, for a smooth working relationship.

- Manage all vendor-related issues, progress, and performance.

Work Experience :

- 8 - 10 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience in owning an application end-to-end (development and support).

Educational Qualification :

Skills :

- Technical expertise (preferably JAVA) / knowledge of the business and the products used by them

- Knowledge and understanding of databases (Oracle preferred)

- Understanding of the Exchange operations and business

- Techno-commercial ability

- Client servicing / relationship management