R&D Project Management Senior Project Manager R&D

SBS

  • Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company Descriptionis a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. With 3,400 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities of the Role:Agile & Program Management: * Own product delivery execution, ensuring on-time, high-quality releases.
  • Implement and govern Agile best practices for efficient planning, execution, and value delivery.
  • Drive SAFe and Lean portfolio management, ensuring strategic alignment across products.
  • Establish clear OKRs/KPIs to measure and enhance Agile delivery efficiency.
Technical & Delivery Leadership: * Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to ensure solutions align with cloud-native, microservices, and SaaS-based architectures.
  • Manage technical dependencies and risks, ensuring smooth cross-team execution.
  • Enable teams to adopt DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability for optimized software delivery.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and performance optimization.
Stakeholder & People Management: * Engage with business and product stakeholders, translating business goals into Agile execution.
  • Lead and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams, enhancing Agile maturity.
  • Drive collaborative decision-making, ensuring transparency and alignment across functions.
  • Proactively address challenges, promoting a culture of accountability and problem-solving.
Technical Skills:
  • Strong Agile and SAFe expertise, including PI Planning, backlog management, and Agile metrics.
  • Hands-on experience with Java, Microservices, Cloud-Native architectures, and DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Exposure to Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS services, Spring Boot, and Open API specifications.
  • Understanding of performance, security, and scalability considerations in digital banking platforms.
  • Experience in test automation, observability, and cloud-based CI/CD workflows.
Soft Skills:
  • Leadership & Influence: Ability to drive Agile culture and mindset across teams.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Strong engagement with business, product, and engineering teams.
  • Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making: Align Agile execution with business goals.
  • Coaching & Mentoring: Enable teams to adopt Agile best practices and enhance team performance.
  • Proactive Problem-Solving: Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
What drives our teams:
  • Agile at Scale: Deliver high-quality digital banking products with lean, iterative execution.
  • Customer-Centric Innovation: Build products that align with user needs, regulatory shifts, and market trends.
  • Scalability & Efficiency: Leverage Cloud-Native, SaaS, and AI-driven automation to enhance product delivery.
  • Collaboration & Transparency: Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and knowledge-sharing.
  • Continuous Learning & Growth: Experiment with new technologies, Agile frameworks, and automation strategies.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge banking and fintech solutions.
  • A collaborative, Agile-driven work environment with strong leadership support.
  • Access to latest tools, technologies, and training for continuous growth.
  • A high-performance culture with a focus on innovation and career development.
Total Experience Expected: 14-18 yearsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications * Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 15–18 years of overall experience, with 5+ years in Agile Program/Product Management leading large, geographically distributed teams.
  • Extensive experience in Agile, SAFe, and Lean practices, with the ability to drive Agile transformations at scale.
  • Strong technical acumen with hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Microservices, and Cloud-Native architectures.
  • Deep understanding of digital transformation, DevSecOps, and modern software development practices.
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, high-risk programs, aligning with business objectives.
Role Summary:As an Agile Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery leadership, ensuring seamless execution, Agile maturity, and continuous improvement. You will drive Agile adoption, enhance team efficiency, and establish best practices for scalable and high-performing digital banking products.You will act as a change agent, coaching teams, optimizing Agile execution, and ensuring alignment between business, product, and technology teams to maximize value delivery.Additional InformationSecondary Location: Noida CampusAt our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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