Job Description

Experience:

+ Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in technical project management, leading complex software development, modernization and hybrid cloud.
+ Proven experience managing projects using Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and/or Waterfall methodologies.
+ Experience with large-scale enterprise systems, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), or automotive technologies is highly desirable.
+ Ability to collaborate with experienced architects and principal engineers to build a backlog, plan, align and execute complex programs.

Technical Skills:

+ Good understanding of enterprise architecture as a practice along with knowledge on standards and principles.
+ Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that align with enterprise architectural standards and long-term technology roadmaps.
+ Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), modern software engineering practices, and their implications on architectural design and technical debt management.
+ Familiarity with enterprise-level technology stacks, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, integration patterns (APIs, messaging queues), and data architectures.
+ Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and compliance standards relevant to enterprise-wide technical solutions.
+ Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Asana).

Soft Skills:

+ Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
+ Strong communication skills, with a knack for translating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
+ Good understanding of stakeholder management and ability to draw a consensus among conflicting viewpoints.
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Basic Qualification

+ Graduation or higher
+ Prior experience in project management and technical manager roles

Tool Knowledge

+ JIRA and Confluence
+ Good understanding of preparing boards and dashboards
+ Good understanding of configuration, workflows, and reporting

Certifications

+ PPM or equivalent (nice to have)

Strategic Alignment & Prioritization:

+ Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to understand strategic objectives, architectural roadmaps, and key initiatives.
+ Facilitate the prioritization process for architectural workstreams and technical debt reduction efforts, ensuring alignment with overall business value and technical strategy.
+ Translate architectural vision and requirements into actionable project plans and epics, ensuring clarity and measurability.

EA Initiative Planning & Roadmapping:

+ Develop detailed plans for the implementation of architectural patterns, standards, and foundational technology projects, breaking down complex architectural initiatives into manageable phases and deliverables.
+ Define scope, resources, timelines, and success metrics for projects driven by or impacting enterprise architecture.
+ Proactively identify and manage dependencies between architectural projects and other ongoing development or release trains.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Release Coordination:

+ Act as a primary liaison between the Enterprise Architecture team and other product, engineering, and release teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of architectural standards and solutions.
+ Coordinate architectural deliverables with broader release cycles and product roadmaps, ensuring timely availability of architectural guidance and components.
+ Facilitate communication and resolve potential conflicts to ensure architectural consistency across different solution domains.

Dashboarding:

+ Establish and maintain robust reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track the progress, health, and impact of enterprise architecture initiatives.
+ Regularly communicate the status of architectural projects, key milestones, risks, and benefits to the EA team, senior leadership, and relevant stakeholders.
+ Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of architectural decisions and their contribution to technical excellence and business outcomes.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

+ Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and architectural risks that could impact project delivery or the integrity of the enterprise landscape.
+ Facilitate the resolution of complex technical and architectural challenges, escalating critical issues to the Enterprise Architecture leadership when necessary.

Process Optimization & Best Practices:

+ Contribute to the continuous improvement of enterprise architecture planning, delivery, and governance processes.
+ Promote best practices in technical project management, emphasizing architectural soundness, scalability, and maintainability.