About the role

We are looking for a technically robust IT Project Manager to lead software and IT delivery from requirements through deployment and go-live. You will run Scrum ceremonies, translate business needs into technical user stories, work closely with architects and engineers on solution design, and keep stakeholders, developers, QA and DevOps aligned on scope, timelines and quality.

This role suits someone who has grown from Business Analyst or Scrum Master into project leadership, and still enjoys working closely with the team every day.

Key responsibilities

Project delivery

- Plan, execute and close projects on time, within budget and to agreed quality.

- Build and maintain project plans, release roadmaps, RAID logs and status reports.

- Track progress against milestones and escalate risks early with clear mitigation options.

- Manage scope changes through a structured change-control process.

Technical delivery

- Understand solution architecture, integrations and technical dependencies well enough to challenge estimates and spot risks.

- Work with architects and tech leads on design decisions, technical debt and non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability).

- Coordinate environments, builds, CI/CD pipelines and release/deployment planning with DevOps.

- Oversee QA strategy, defect triage and production readiness; manage post go-live hypercare and incident follow-up.

- Track engineering metrics such as cycle time, defect leakage and sprint predictability.

Agile and Scrum

- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.

- Own or support the product backlog,



keeping it prioritised and refined.

- Monitor team velocity and burndown, and remove impediments that block delivery.

- Coach the team on Agile practices and continuous improvement.

Business analysis

- Run requirement workshops with business users and capture needs accurately.

- Write BRDs, functional specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria.

- Create process flows, use cases and wireframes to clarify requirements.

- Support UAT planning and execution, and sign-off with business owners.

Stakeholder and team management

- Act as the main point of contact between client stakeholders and the delivery team.

- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams of developers, QA and designers.

- Present progress, risks and decisions to senior management in a clear, concise way.

Requirements

Required qualifications

- B.E./B.Tech or MCA in Computer Science, IT or a related field (MBA is a plus).

- 5–10 years of experience in IT, including hands-on time as a developer, tester or technical analyst before moving into project management.

- At least 2 years working as a Scrum Master or in a Scrum-based software delivery team.

- At least 2 years of hands-on Business Analyst experience: requirement gathering, functional/technical specs and UAT.





- Solid understanding of the SDLC, web and mobile application stacks, APIs and integrations, databases and SQL, and cloud platforms.

- Proven track record of delivering software projects end to end.

- Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps or MS Project, and of Git-based development workflows.

- Strong written and spoken English; ability to communicate in Kannada or Hindi is an advantage.

- Willingness to work 6 days a week from the Mysore office.

Preferred qualifications

- Certifications such as CSM, PSM, PMP, PRINCE2 or CBAP.

- Experience managing multiple projects or a small portfolio at the same time.

- Exposure to ERP, cloud or enterprise application projects.

- Experience working with offshore teams or US/international clients.

- Familiarity with Waterfall and hybrid delivery models alongside Agile.

Key competencies

- Ownership: takes full accountability for delivery outcomes.

- Structured thinking: breaks complex problems into clear, actionable plans.

- Communication: explains technical topics simply to business users and leadership.

- Stakeholder management: builds trust and handles conflicting priorities calmly.

- Attention to detail: produces accurate requirements and reliable reports.

- Leadership: guides and supports the team without micromanaging.

Benefits

- Full-time, on-site role at the client's Mysore office, 6 days a week.

- Candidates outside Mysore must be willing to relocate before joining.

- Notice period: immediate joiners or up to 30 days preferred.

📌 Project Manager (Location - Mysore , India) (Mysuru)
🏢 Niva Digital
📍 Mysuru