About the Position

Sr Project Manager

India

Work Mode: Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager / Program Manager with a strong background in managing large-scale programs and complex projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Agile, Scrum, and hybrid methodologies, with a preference for those who have worked in enterprise or product-based environments.

Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership
- Lead multiple concurrent projects/programs with full ownership of delivery.
- Define project scope, roadmap, milestones, and success criteria.
- Drive alignment across product, engineering, QA, and business teams.
- Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
- Manage and mentor large teams (30–50+ members) across functions.
- Drive resource planning, allocation, and utilization optimization.
- Manage team capacity planning based on sprint velocity and backlog.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
Project Planning & Execution
- Own detailed project planning, estimation, and scheduling.
- Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives.
- Ensure adherence to project management lifecycle (initiation → closure).
- Track dependencies and ensure seamless execution.
Risk & Issue Management
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues.

Requirements

Successfully led cross-functional teams of 30–50+ members, driven end-to-end project lifecycles, and demonstrated excellence in risk management, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
Hands-on expertise with Agile tools (Jira / Azure DevOps) and the ability to deliver predictable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Business.
PMP / PgMP / Scrum Master certification preferred.
13–15+ years of experience in project/program management.
Proven track record of managing large-scale programs and teams (30–50+).

Good to Have

Experience in enterprise or product-based environments.

About Aspire Systems

Aspire Systems is a global technology services firm serving as a trusted technology partner for more than 275 customers across the globe. Founded in 1996, Aspire Systems helps leading enterprises engineer the future through its deep technology and domain expertise in Software & Technology, Banking, Insurance, Retail, and Public Sector. AI-first IP, platforms, and domain expertise power Aspire System's advanced technology services.

Aspire’s core philosophy of ‘Attention. Always.’ communicates its belief in lavishing care and attention to its employees, customers, and society. The company currently has over 4000 employees globally and is CMMI Level 3 certified. It operates across North America, LATAM, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Why Join Aspire Systems

Being an Aspirian means being part of a future-ready, global workplace where you will work on emerging technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to meaningful digital transformation initiatives.

We foster innovation, value diverse perspectives, and enable continuous learning and career growth - guided by our philosophy of “Attention. Always.” Aspire also follows a hybrid work model, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Aspire Systems, we foster a work culture that appreciates diversity and inclusiveness. We understand that our multigenerational workforce represents different regions, cultures, economic backgrounds, races, genders, ethnicities, education levels, personalities, and religions. We believe these differences make us stronger and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather to serve as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee in this role. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

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