ThoughtFocus - Technical Project Manager

Description :About the job :About ThoughtFocus :ThoughtFocus is a global IT services and solutions company with deep capabilities across Data & Analytics, Cloud, Modern Engineering, and Financial Services technology.Headquartered in the US with delivery centers in India, we partner with leading enterprises to build scalable, future-ready technology solutions.Our teams are built on a culture of ownership, expertise, and long-term client partnerships and talent is at the heart of how we grow. Title : Tech Project Lead / Technical Project ManagerLocation : Bengaluru, Karnataka (Hybrid)Experience Level : 10-15 years in software development and project managementNotice Period- Less than 15 days.About the Role :Lead cross-functional tech projects from ideation to delivery, blending hands-on coding (40% of time) with strategic oversight.You'll drive Azure/.NET-based initiatives, assess risks proactively, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes.Ideal for a builder who thrives in dynamic, cloud-heavy environments.Key Responsibilities :- Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle for 3-5 concurrent initiatives, using Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.- Spend 40% time hands-on : Code reviews, debugging .NET Core APIs, containerization (Docker), and Azure deployments (App Services, Blob Storage, Blue-Green strategies).- Conduct thorough risk assessments, identifying technical debts, scalability issues, and mitigation plans; present findings to leadership quarterly.- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, fostering collaboration across dev, QA, and product teams.- Communicate project status, roadblocks, and wins via dashboards, reports, and stakeholder meetings translating tech jargon into business value.- Mentor junior developers on best practices in authentication (e.g., OpenID, Node.js integrations) and CI/CD pipelines.- Optimize workflows with AI tools for automation (e.g., NLP for email processing) and ensure compliance with security standards.Required Qualifications :- Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.- 10-15 years years in software engineering, with 4+ years in project leadership/tech PM roles.- Proficiency in .NET Core, Node.js, Azure (App Services, Kubernetes), Docker, and APIs; hands-on with SendGrid or similar for notifications.- Proven track record in risk management e.g., handling Blue-Green deployments or legacy app modernizations without downtime.- Exceptional communication : Experience presenting to C-suite, writing clear docs, and resolving conflicts in multicultural teams.- Agile certification (PSM/CSM) preferred; familiarity with investment-like portfolio management for tech projects a plus.Preferred Skills :- Exposure to AI/ML integrations, UI/UX wireframing, or neuropsychology-inspired workflow designs (e.g., human-centered automation) (ref:hirist.tech)