Project Manager - C/C++ Engineering

To lead and deliver complex software development projects with a strong technical foundation in C and C++, ensuring high-quality delivery, stakeholder alignment, and successful execution of engineering initiatives. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions aligned with business and product goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end execution of software development projects with C/C++ core components. Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and delivery plans. Manage project budget, resource allocation, risks, and quality standards. Establish and maintain project governance structures, dashboards, and progress tracking. Technical Leadership Work closely with architects and senior engineers to ensure technical feasibility and design alignment. Review high-level design documents and engineering plans related to C/C++ modules. Support troubleshooting and critical issue resolution during development and release cycles. Validate performance, security, and reliability standards of software modules. Stakeholder & Team Management Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams, product owners, and business stakeholders. Drive effective communication, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies. Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA, DevOps, and integration teams. Manage third-party vendors or offshore development resources, when required. Process & Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, or hybrid delivery practices. Implement best practices in code quality, testing, documentation, and release management. Maintain project artifacts such as status reports, risk logs, delivery plans, and change requestsRequirementsTechnical Expertise Strong hands-on background in C and C++ development, ideally in system programming, embedded systems, OS-level components, real-time systems, or high-performance applications. Solid understanding of: Data structures & algorithms Multithreading & memory management Linux/Unix systems programming Networking concepts & protocols (preferred) Build and debugging tools (GCC, GDB, CMake, Make, Valgrind, etc.) Project Management Skills 5-12 years of experience including 3+ years in project management or technical delivery leadership. Proven experience managing software development projects end-to-end. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and DevOps practices. Experience with project tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent. Behavioral & Leadership Competencies Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and drive outcomes. Proactive risk and issue management mindset