Meeraq - Project Manager

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead and drive the successful delivery of complex technical projects across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and Agile methodologies.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution:

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with business objectives.

- Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.

Team Coordination:

- Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, DevOps, designers, and business analysts.

- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.

Stakeholder Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders.

- Regularly communicate project status, timelines, and risks to leadership and clients.

Risk & Issue Management:

- Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during the course of the project lifecycle.

Quality & Delivery Assurance:

- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

- Track progress against KPIs and take corrective actions where needed.

Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, plans, timelines, and retrospectives.

- Provide regular reports and updates to senior management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 4-5 years of experience managing technical projects in software, infrastructure, or IT.

- Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.

- Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, or Asana.

- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.

- Experience in managing geographically distributed teams is a plus