SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER - Project Management

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Job Title Senior Engineering Manager – Project Management Location Bengaluru About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager – Project Management to lead the delivery of large-scale Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) engagements for a strategic global client. This leadership role is responsible for driving end-to-end delivery excellence, managing offshore operations, leading engineering teams of over 100 professionals, and building long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 16+ years of experience in technology delivery, with a strong background in Microsoft technology-based application development and support, combined with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance capabilities. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive engineering excellence, foster AI adoption, build high-performing teams, and contribute to account growth while ensuring consistent delivery quality. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) programs using Microsoft technologies. • Manage and mentor offshore delivery teams of 100+ engineers, technical leads, architects, and project managers. • Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and trusted advisor status. • Drive delivery governance through effective planning, execution, risk management, quality assurance, and reporting. • Champion engineering excellence by implementing modern software engineering practices, automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Lead AI adoption initiatives across engineering teams and promote a culture of innovation and operational excellence. • Establish Agile delivery frameworks and ensure adherence to Agile best practices across programs. • Provide technical and engineering leadership by driving architecture discussions, innovation, productivity improvements, and technology modernization. • Develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives. • Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, resource planning, and delivery metrics across both Time & Material and Fixed Price engagements. • Identify business growth opportunities within existing accounts, contribute to solution proposals, and support account expansion initiatives. • Prepare and present executive-level dashboards, delivery reviews, and strategic updates to senior client leadership. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and continuous customer success. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. • 18+ years of experience in IT services, application development, and delivery management. • Extensive experience managing large-scale ADM engagements within the Microsoft technology ecosystem. • Proven experience leading global delivery teams comprising 100+ professionals. • Strong expertise in Agile delivery methodologies, project governance, delivery excellence, and program management. • Demonstrated success in managing senior client stakeholders and executive-level communications. • Experience managing both Fixed Price and Time & Material engagement models. • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, and resource planning. • Experience driving engineering best practices, innovation, automation, and AI adoption initiatives. • Excellent leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong presentation, storytelling, negotiation, and communication skills. Preferred Skills & Certifications • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred. • Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent are preferred. • Exposure to AI-enabled software engineering practices and delivery transformation initiatives. • Experience in proposal development, solutioning, and account growth strategies. • Prior experience in the EdTech domain is an added advantage but not mandatory. Key Competencies • Strategic Leadership • Client Relationship Management • Program & Delivery Management • Engineering Excellence • Agile Program Governance • AI & Digital Transformation • Financial & Commercial Management • People Leadership & Talent Development • Executive Stakeholder Management • Risk & Quality Management • Innovation & Continuous Improvement • Business Growth & Account Management