R&D Project Management Senior Project Manager R&D at SopraSteria1

Key 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 years