Project Manager

Technical Skills

• DevOps Principles: Deep understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Configuration Management Tools: Experience with tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Terraform.
• Version Control: Strong knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools.
• Monitoring and Logging: Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk.
• Project Management Skills
• Product Lifecycle Experience: Should have a strong background in managing enterprise-level platforms.
• Proven experience in managing projects involving data security products with complex interdependencies and release models.
• Team Management: Experience managing delivery teams across different technologies and geographies.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud.
• Agile Methodologies: Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience with Agile project management tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello.
• Process Improvement: Ability to drive continuous improvement processes within the team and across the organization. Experience working in a regulated industry with stringent compliance requirements.
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigating them effectively.
• Resource Management: Effective planning and utilization of resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Reporting: Proficiency in preparing comprehensive status reports, dashboards, , quality graphs, budget plans, risk assessments, mitigation plans and metrics for stakeholders at various levels (team, management, senior leadership). Proficiency in preparing metrics dashboards
  

Leadership Skills

• Team Building: Strong capability to build and lead high-performing DevOps teams.
• Conflict Resolution: Excellent skills in resolving conflicts and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Mentoring: Ability to guide and mentor team members, promoting their professional growth and development.
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to interact with various stakeholders including Development Managers, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams.
• Clear Articulation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
  

Strategic and Analytical Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align project goals with the companys business objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges.
• Decision-Making: Skilled in making informed decisions quickly and confidently, especially under pressure.
  

Soft Skills

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and project requirements.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure project quality and compliance.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Accountability: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes.