SB 1525 Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Experience: 12+ Years

Role: Technical Project Manager

Technology Stack: MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with 12+ years of experience in software development and project delivery, including strong technical expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing end-to-end software development projects, leading cross-functional engineering teams, driving technical delivery, and ensuring successful execution of complex web application development initiatives.

The candidate should possess a combination of technical depth, project management expertise, stakeholder management capabilities, and hands-on understanding of modern web application architectures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Delivery

• • Manage end-to-end project delivery across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

2. Technical Leadership - MERN Stack

• • Provide technical oversight for applications developed using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
  • Understand frontend and backend architecture, REST APIs, microservices, and database design.
  • Guide teams on application architecture, coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices.
  • Review technical designs and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
  • Oversee integration with third-party APIs, external systems, and enterprise applications.
  • Ensure performance optimization, application security, and code quality.

3. Team Management & Leadership

• • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams comprising developers and business analysts.
  • Manage engineering resources, capacity planning, task allocation, and productivity.
  • Conduct regular project reviews, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Resolve technical and operational blockers.
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance engineering culture.

4. Stakeholder & Client Management

• • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, business stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Understand business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
  • Communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies through regular reporting.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and handle escalations effectively.
  • Conduct project demonstrations, steering committee meetings, and delivery reviews.

5. Quality Assurance & Process Management

• • Ensure adherence to software engineering standards and development best practices.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to establish testing strategies, automation, and release readiness.
  • Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production releases.
  • Ensure proper documentation, technical specifications, and project governance.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and delivery efficiency.

Required Technical Skills

• • Strong understanding of MERN stack:
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and system integration.
  • Familiarity with Git, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and modern development tools.
  • Understanding of application security, scalability, performance optimization, and system architecture.

Project Management Skills

• • Experience in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.
  • Expertise in project planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource management.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
  • Strong risk management and issue resolution capabilities.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and distributed teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• • Minimum 12+ years of overall experience in IT/software development.
  • Significant experience managing end-to-end software development projects.
  • Strong technical understanding and project delivery experience in MERN stack-based applications.
  • Experience working with international clients
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent Agile certifications are an advantage.

Ideal Candidate: A seasoned technology professional who combines strong MERN stack knowledge with proven project management and delivery leadership experience, capable of managing complex software engineering initiatives from requirement gathering through production deployment.