About hoichoi:
We are an on-demand video streaming entertainment platform for Bengalis worldwide. With an array of exciting content choices including Bengali Classics, Blockbusters, Documentaries, Short Films and Exclusive original web series we aim to be home to the best in Bengali entertainment.
hoichoi is the digital vertical of SVF Entertainment - a leading Media and Entertainment company in East India, with 8 National Awards to its credit and capabilities in Film and TV Production, Cinemas, Distribution, Digital Cinema, Music and New Media.
The Role:
The Senior Technical Project Manager will collaborate with Tech and Product teams to oversee the entire lifecycle of multiple high-impact development projects, ensuring timely delivery and enhanced service quality. This role involves leading project teams, managing stakeholders, and driving excellence in project execution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of multiple development projects, from conception to final delivery, ensuring alignment with the strategic roadmap and organizational goals.
- Work closely with stakeholders during the initial stages to understand business objectives and translate them into actionable plans for internal and external teams.
- Oversee the project scope, budget, schedule, and contractual deliverables, utilizing best practices for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management.
- Ensure high-quality output from development teams (internal and external) and vendors through effective leadership, delegation, and monitoring, while enforcing strict quality control processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and remove project blockers, optimizing resources and ensuring smooth project progress.
- Manage all project documentation, including wireframes and mock-ups, to ensure clear communication and adherence to project requirements.
- Oversee every phase of the project lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met, responsibilities are clearly assigned, and progress is effectively monitored.
- Provide regular, detailed progress reports to management, highlighting key project milestones, risks, and solutions.
Requirements:
- 7-8 years of experience in the software development field with proven expertise in managing complex projects across hybrid delivery models.
- Expertise in agile project management methodologies, tools, and leading change in fast-paced, evolving technology environments.
- Strong understanding of full stack development technologies.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jira, GitHub, and other industry-standard platforms.
- Experience in QA/Testing is preferable.
- Exceptional time management skills with a track record of meeting SLAs and deadlines.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
The role is based out of Kolkata.
