Technical Project Manager - SDLC

Description :

- We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in PHP and MEAN stack technologies to manage end-to-end software development projects.

- The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering projects on time while ensuring technical quality, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.

- The ideal candidate will combine technical understanding, leadership, and project management skills to drive successful software delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Execution :

- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

- Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for PHP/MEAN stack projects.

- Ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality, scalability, and security standards.

Technical Oversight :

- Collaborate with development teams to review architecture, code, and design decisions.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and best practices (SOLID principles, MVC, etc.

- Track technical dependencies, risks, and issues, providing solutions proactively.

- Support deployment, integration, and troubleshooting for production releases.

Team & Stakeholder Management :

- Lead cross-functional teams including developers, QA, UI/UX, and DevOps.

- Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives in Agile environments.

- Coordinate with clients, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage expectations.

- Provide status reports, dashboards, and updates to senior management.

Quality & Process Management :

- Implement and maintain Agile / Scrum best practices.

- Ensure unit testing, integration testing, and deployment processes are followed.

- Identify areas for process improvements, automation, and performance optimization.

- Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for technical and project challenges.

Documentation & Reporting :

- Maintain project documentation, requirement specs, and design artefacts.

- Track project KPIs including delivery timelines, resource utilization, and defect rates.

- Provide actionable insights for team performance and project outcomes.

Technical Skills & Competencies :

Core Skills :

- Strong experience with PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter, or similar) and MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js).

- Deep understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, MVC architecture, and microservices.

- Experience with Databases (MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.

- Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies.

- Knowledge of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.

Project Management Skills :

- Proven experience in leading software projects, managing technical teams, and delivering on deadlines.

- Hands-on understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making abilities.

Education & Experience :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering (Masters preferred).

- 5 - 10 years of experience in software development and project management, preferably in PHP/MEAN stack environments.

- Prior experience managing medium to large-scale web applications or SaaS products.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities.

- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

- Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor and guide technical teams

Skills

Agile, Scrum, SDLC, Project Management, IT Project Reports, IT Project Delivery, Project Methodologies, Project Risk Management