Associate project manager

Job Title: Associate Project Manager

Experience: 2-4 years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work mode: On-site

Work Hours: 2-11 PM

Location: Raidurg Main Road, Hyderabad.

Notice Period: Immediate Joiner (15-30 days)

About the Role

The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery, monitoring team progress, supporting Agile project execution and delivering solutions that meet client requirements. The role involves backlog management, sprint coordination, reporting, documentation, team collaboration and assisting in project planning activities.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with stakeholders, clients, development teams and QA team to ensure timely deliverables. Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, blockers and dependencies. Prepare and maintain Minutes of Meeting (Mo Ms), action items, project documentation and status reports. Assist in gathering, documenting and clarifying business requirements. Support release planning and delivery activities.

Agile Project Management

Manage and maintain Agile boards using Azure Dev Ops. Create, refine and manage user stories, tasks, bugs and acceptance criteria. Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews, Daily Standups, and Retrospectives. Track sprint progress and ensure work items are updated accurately. Coordinate with team members to ensure successful sprint execution.

Team Coordination

Coordinate activities across development and QA teams. Monitor team progress and help remove blockers impacting delivery. Assist with effort estimations and resource planning activities.

Reporting & Project Tracking

Prepare project status reports, effort reports, utilization reports and delivery metrics. Maintain project dashboards and ensure reporting accuracy. Support project planning, estimation and tracking activities. Monitor project timelines and communicate delivery status to stakeholders.

AI-Assisted Project Management

Leverage AI tools to improve project management productivity and efficiency. Utilize AI-assisted techniques for user story drafting, documentation, reporting, meeting summaries, and project analysis. Apply AI tools responsibly while validating outputs against business requirements and stakeholder expectations. Use AI-powered tools to streamline routine project management activities while maintaining quality and accuracy. Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and their impact on project delivery and team productivity.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

2-4 years of experience as an Associate Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Scrum Coordinator, or similar role. Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Hands-on experience with Azure Dev Ops for backlog management, sprint planning, work item tracking, and reporting. Experience creating and managing user stories, tasks, bugs, and acceptance criteria. Ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience preparing Mo Ms, project reports, and project documentation. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, effort reporting, and data analysis. Basic understanding of software development and QA processes. Experience using AI productivity tools such as Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or similar tools for project management and documentation activities.

Good to Have

Exposure to web application development projects. Basic understanding of frontend technologies such as React. Basic understanding of backend technologies such as. NET. Familiarity with database concepts and SQL fundamentals. Awareness of APIs and system integrations. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Experience preparing utilization reports and resource allocation reports. Agile/Scrum certifications such as CSM, PSM or SAFe. Exposure to analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI.