Project Manager Technical Lead

Pune, Maharashtra
Rs. 8,00,000-12,00,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago
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This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsSalary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 1200000 (ie INR 8-12 LPA)Min Experience: 3 yearsLocation: Ravet, PuneJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a Project Manager who can independently manage delivery from sprint planning through to stakeholder communications without requiring constant guidance. You will collaborate closely with our founding team, acting as a bridge between product, engineering, and client commitments.RequirementsResponsibilities

Take full ownership of project delivery—from finalizing requirements to go-live—overseeing both product development and client engagements.
Collect, document, and establish baseline requirements before development starts; handle scope adjustments through a transparent change request process.
Lead sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives with the technical team, ensuring Agile ceremonies are efficient and focused.
Monitor project status—including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget—and identify risks early to prevent issues.
Collaborate with our external development partner to manage deliverables, review work against specifications, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
Engage directly with enterprise clients to provide delivery updates, manage expectations, and resolve escalations—serving as the primary point of contact for execution.
Manage UAT coordination, release readiness assessments, and go-live approvals in partnership with the engineering team.
Prepare and deliver weekly project health reports to the founding team that are clear, concise, and straightforward.
Maintain organized documentation across all projects—such as SOWs, project plans, RAID logs, meeting minutes, and status trackers.
Act as the initial point of contact for resolving delivery issues, whether internal or external.

Qualifications

3–4 years of practical project management experience within a software or SaaS setting.
Proficiency with tools like Jira, Notion, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies applied in practice, not just in theory.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive individual who assumes ownership.
Bonus: Experience in startup or early-stage product companies.

Who Is Not a Good Fit

Project managers who focus solely on spreadsheet management but do not lead people.
Individuals who require fully detailed processes before initiating work.
Candidates who mistake being busy for delivering meaningful results.

What We Offer

Direct involvement with a founder-led AI startup.
A flat organizational structure where your decisions have real impact.
An opportunity to play a key role in developing a category-defining HR Tech product.

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