JD for Technical Project Manager (10+ years experience) Location : Chennai Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: - Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) front-end migration projects. - Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. - Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational objectives. Stakeholder Management: - Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders regarding AEM front-end projects. - Gather and analyze requirements, communicate project progress, and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and ensuring satisfaction with project outcomes. Team Leadership and Collaboration: - Lead cross-functional teams of front-end developers, AEM Developers, and QA testers. - Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members, fostering collaboration and innovation. - Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical team members to ensure successful project delivery. Risk Management: - Identify project risks, dependencies, and constraints, developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes. - Proactively monitor project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions and adjustments to project plans as necessary. - Anticipate and manage scope changes, negotiating with stakeholders and adjusting project parameters while minimizing disruption. Quality Assurance: - Establish and enforce quality standards and processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality AEM front-end websites. - Develop and execute testing strategies to identify and resolve defects, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks. - Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with design specifications, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines. Budget and Resource Management: - Develop project budgets and track expenses to ensure projects stay within allocated funds. - Optimize resource utilization and allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and minutes of meeting. - Generate regular reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and project milestones. Technical Expertise: - Strong understanding of frontend development frameworks and languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, etc. - Possess a good understanding of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and front-end web development technologies. - Work closely with development teams to define technical requirements, and address technical challenges. - Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in web performance and front-end development, providing recommendations for optimization and improvement. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). - Proven experience managing AEM front-end website projects, preferably in a digital agency or IT consulting environment. - Good understanding of AEM architecture, components, templates, and front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). - Previous experience in a technical project management role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex web projects on time and within budget. - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Proficiency in Agile methodologies, waterfall, and experience with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence. - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable (not manadatory). Additional Requirements: - Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities. - Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements. - Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or project-related activities, as needed.