Job Description

: : Project Manager / Scrum Master (Product Development/Engineering)
Hiring Location: Pune
Experience: 8+ Years Position Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader who can work with multiple stakeholders to deliver projects successfully in the product development or product engineering space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile and Scrum methodologies, technical knowledge, and proven expertise in project management. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered within time, cost, and quality constraints, and will act as a thought leader to help customers achieve their business goals. Must Have Skills:

• Project Management: Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, with a strong understanding of scope, resources, deadlines, and quality control.
• Agile/Scrum Expertise: Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master, applying Scrum principles and practices within software teams.
• Certified Scrum Master: Must have first-level Scrum Master certification.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of MS .NET, APIs, Microservices, SOA, and development and testing best practices.
• Tools Expertise: Experience using project management tools such as Rally, Jira, TFS, and Azure DevOps for product backlog management.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of presenting to senior management and CXOs.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, crisis management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to interact confidently with various stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and influence decisions.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent ability to analyze, plan, and develop requirements and standards.
• Team Building: Proven experience in building and leading high-performance, cross-functional, and cross-cultural teams.

Good to Have Skills:

• Agile Techniques: Experience applying Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, BDD, and TDD.
• SAFe Framework: Experience in applying SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in a commercial enterprise.
• Release Planning: Experience in Release Planning to balance scope, resources, and deadlines.
• Project Management Certifications: PMP or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Pre-Sales Experience: Experience with RFP, RFI, and pre-sales activities.
• Digital Technologies Awareness: Knowledge of digital technologies and their use cases.
• CMM/ISO Knowledge: Proven experience in CMM/ISO standards and implementing management systems within projects.

Experience Range:

• 8+ years of experience in project management and product development/engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master and in managing software development projects.
• Prior exposure to large-scale, enterprise-level projects, preferably within the technology or software domains.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure successful delivery of product development and engineering projects within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Manage and lead teams across all project phases, ensuring transparency and effective collaboration.
• Act as a thought leader, contributing to the customer?s business goals through the application of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Conduct release planning, sprint planning, and retrospectives with a focus on improving team productivity.
• Generate and track team metrics (e.g., Burndown, Velocity) for continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to team members to help them grow professionally.
• Be an advocate of Agile principles and practices within the organization and client-side.
• Participate in technical discussions, providing input and insights on the client?s technology landscape.
• Continuously assess and mitigate project risks, resolve conflicts, and manage crises effectively.

Key Attributes & Soft Skills:

• Client Orientation: Ability to empathize and engage effectively with clients, ensuring a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Quick Decision Maker: Able to make sound decisions quickly, even in high-pressure situations.
• Ownership & Commitment: Highly motivated and self-driven with a strong sense of responsibility for project outcomes.
• Empathy & Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to motivate, mentor, and build relationships with team members.
• Goal-Oriented: Clear focus on goal setting and delivering results.

Mandatory Skills:

• Project Management
• Agile/Scrum Mastery
• End-to-End Project Management
• Technical Knowledge (MS .NET, APIs, Microservices)
• Project Management Tools (Rally, Jira, TFS)
• Certified Scrum Master
• PMP or Equivalent Certification (optional)
• Top-notch Communication Skills

If you are passionate about Agile methodologies, possess excellent leadership skills, and are ready to drive success in product development, we would love to hear from you! Skills: Delivery Management,Agile Methodology,Program Management,People Management About Company: UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world?s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients? organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact?touching billions of lives in the process.

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