Job Description

Job Title: Project & Operations Lead - HRMS & Payroll Enhancement

Preferred Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

Experience Required: 7-12 years (including 3+ years in team or project leadership)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Project & Operations Lead will oversee the operations of the newly established development office and lead a team of software professionals involved in enhancing the Payroll & HRMS System.

This role serves as the central coordination point between the software owning company, the outsourced development partner, and the in-house team to ensure smooth communication, project alignment, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

Act as the bridge between the outsourced development company and the software owning company. Ensure proper communication of project requirements, timelines, and deliverables between all parties. Track progress of enhancement modules, ensuring adherence to quality and deadlines. Conduct regular status meetings, prepare progress reports, and escalate critical issues as needed.
Team Leadership & Operations

Lead and mentor a team of developers, database engineers, and QA staff in the new office. Manage day-to-day operations, attendance, and performance of local staff. Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and code quality standards. Support recruitment and onboarding of new technical staff. Ensure a productive and professional work environment aligned with the company's standards.
Technical Oversight

Participate in architecture discussions, technical reviews, and requirement analysis. Provide guidance on technologies including SQL Server, PHP (CodeIgniter), React, RESTful APIs, and AI integration modules. Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of the developed system. Coordinate integration and testing with outsourced teams.
Process & Compliance

Maintain project documentation, task allocation, and version control procedures. Ensure adherence to software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices. Align all activities with company policies, confidentiality, and data security guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 7-12 years of total IT experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or coordination role. Strong expertise in: SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, optimization) PHP (CodeIgniter or Laravel frameworks) React / JavaScript frameworks API development & integration (REST, JSON) Familiarity with AI/ML and cloud-based technologies (Azure/AWS) preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-company coordination. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. Experience managing hybrid or outsourced software development projects is highly desirable.
Preferred Attributes

Hands-on technical capability to review code and database design. Prior experience in HRMS / Payroll systems or enterprise application development. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time