Technical Project Manager, Python

INDUSaction

INDUSaction

Software Engineering, IT, Operations
New Delhi, Delhi, India
INR 1,350k-1,350k / year
Posted 6+ months ago

Job Description

About Indus Action

At Indus Action, we seek empathetic, driven, and action-oriented team members who align with our intention of making public welfare unlock happen as a 'Do-Tank.' We desire candidates who want to partner with the Sarkar (state) and Samaaj (communities) in service of our audacious mission of systematically making welfare access sustainable and frictionless for our vulnerable citizens and their families.

Our vision of a progressive and inclusive society is replicated internally through our equitable compensation structures, transparent organizational policies, and supportive work culture. As an aspiring Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO) combined with our operating values of Listen.Act.Change. - we commit to nurturing active citizens and supporting enterprising individuals with a growth mindset, professionally and personally. At Indus Action, you are valued beyond your role or title. Instead of an open-door policy, we have a no-door policy, where everyone has access to and collaborates with everyone. We offer high cross-functional learning within the ecosystem as well. If you are about building for impact at scale, experimenting, and learning with joy along the way, then Indus Action is the place for you, and we have been looking for you!

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time engineer to join our engineering team, who will be responsible for developing Indus Action's next-gen platform.

We’re looking for exceptional candidates who are excited about the opportunity to build a next-generation CivicTech and GovTech. The incumbent should be passionate about building awesome products by utilizing cutting-edge technologies, which in turn creates value for citizens nationally.

You will shape the company’s current and future product development by converting the product roadmap into a reality. You must be passionate about tackling complex challenges faced byproduct development organizations.

The engineering team at Indus Action is agile and small, and everyone gets an opportunity to have their hands on multiple products and technologies, while simultaneously finding areas to focus on more closely over time.

This is a terrific opportunity to develop leading-edge technology products and be at the forefront of innovation to bridge the information gap while getting exposure to the CivicTech/GovTech landscape and contributing towards Indus Action’s mission of ‘enabling vulnerable families, sustainable access to legislated rights’.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys small organizations, multi-tasking, and a highly flexible work environment. Our engineers share a passion for making things work in challenging environments and seeing the impact of our work first-hand.


Role and Responsibilities (KRAs)
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of technical projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to define project requirements and deliverables.

  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation to track progress and ensure transparency.

  • Oversee the development and implementation of Python and React.js applications, providing technical guidance and support as needed.

  • Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.

  • Identify and mitigate project risks, and manage changes to project scope and schedule.

  • Ensure high-quality project deliverables through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.

  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and learning.

  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and user manuals.

  • Support the transition of projects from development to production, ensuring smooth handover and operational readiness.



Requirements

Education and Experience -

We believe that reaching our vision demands that we have the best and brightest group of leaders working to lead our organization. Here are the minimum qualifications we look for:

Minimum Graduation Degree In B.E./B.Tech/BCA

Background in Python required

Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

  • Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, with a focus on managing Python and React.js projects.

  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.

  • Excellent documentation skills, with the ability to create clear and concise project documentation.

  • Experience working in 0-1 stage companies, with a track record of successfully delivering projects in a startup environment.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams effectively and stakeholders.

  • Experience with AWS, DevOps, familiarity with other front-end and back-end technologies is preferred

Soft Skills

  • Excellent documentation skills.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to mentor and guide team members.

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.


Behavioral Competencies and Values

  • Citizen Focused Mindset: place the vulnerable citizen at the center of every action.

  • Entrepreneurial Energy: own your time and resources to deliver solutions.

  • Dealing with Ambiguity: grace under pressure, progressive elaboration.

  • Growth Mindset: every experience is an opportunity for growth.

  • Collaboration: build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders


Benefits

Compensation

The Technology Manager will be compensated based on the Indus Action‘s compensation benchmarking rubric. The maximum compensation will be 13.5 LPA, depending on qualifications, experience, and role fitment.

Other benefits include:

  1. Health insurance for family

  2. Professional development allowance

  3. Phone and internet allowance

  4. Travel allowance

  5. EPF

  6. Indus Action doesn’t provide laptops to employees, however, it bears the maintenance costs up to INR 12,000 per annum.