Senior Technical Project Manager

About us:

TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is the world's leading community-driven entertainment company engaging more than 200 million consumers worldwide across streaming TV, social media, web and print. Our portfolio of brands including FailArmy, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, The Healthy, and The Pet Collective, is powered by content that's inspired and created by our fans. Together our community sparks curiosity, fuels laughter, and inspires people to live big, full, fantastic lives. Learn more about our brands, our data-driven marketing solutions, our award-winning licensing services, and much more at www.tmbi.com.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our team in India.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile methodologies, technical project management and extensive experience working with cross-functional digital teams. Proficiency in Jira and other project management tools is essential. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for partnering closely with our development and QA team members to deliver high performing digital products while adhering to quality metrics, timelines and budgets.

This position will report to the Vice President of Project Management Office.

Location:

We have an office in Gurgaon. We welcome you to work in our office 1-2 days per week with an option to work from home 3-4 days with good internet for video meetings with US based stakeholders. 

Your workday must overlap 4 hours with US EST time zone.

Your Day-to-Day (aka Responsibilities):

• Lead cross functional development on new features from design through to delivery for mobile and web applications
• Develop and champion processes for efficiency and scale in our organization
• Ensure business requirements are converted to technical tasks by the development team and that they collectively meet the business needs and performance expectations
• Deliver releases in sync with launch timelines and communicate regularly with leadership on status, schedule, risk and change control
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple teams  
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital project management and agile methodologies

You Have (aka Requirements):

• 8-10  years’ of experience in technical project management
• 5+ years’ experience working in an agile environment
• Experience managing projects across functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with agile methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools to plan, track, and report on project progress. Advanced Jira and Confluence experience required (certifications a plus)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve project-related issues
• Proactive and results-driven mindset, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Agile certifications, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), are highly desirable

About this team:

The Department partners with various product owners throughout our trusted media brands company to expand our internal as well as external user facing applications.

Our Benefits:

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a Trusted Media Brands employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. Learn more about what life is like working at Trusted Media Brands at https://www.trustedmediabrands.com/careers/. 

India specific benefits

• Comprehensive Time Off policies
• Maternity and Paternity Time off
• Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits including access to OPD consultations*, Gym/Yoga studios, Teleconsultation/Telemedicine*
• Access to Mental Health Reimbursement
• Annual Sport reimbursement and Home office reimbursement
• Office with in-house kitchenette

Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This role is offered by TMB through Jukin Media India Private Limited.