Project Manager

Communication

• Clear, concise updates to teams and leadership
• Strong facilitation of meetings (stand-ups, retros, steering)

Stakeholder Management

• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams
• Managing expectations, priorities, and escalation paths

Strong Understanding of Agile Practices

• Scrum, Kanban, backlog grooming, sprint planning
• Metrics-driven delivery (velocity, burn-down, etc.)

Technical Acumen

• Solid understanding of system architecture, APIs, integrations
• Ability to engage with engineers, identify risks, and make informed decisions
• Not hands-on coding necessarily, but "technically credible"

Risk & Delivery Management

• Proactively identifying risks, blockers, and dependencies
• Driving timelines, ensuring on-time delivery
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

Bonus

• Conflict Resolution & Team Leadership
• Data-driven decision making
• Adaptability in fast-changing environments