Associate Process Manager

Associate Process Manager

Description

Job Summary

A .NET Technical Lead (PM/SPM) is a senior role responsible for:

• Leading .NET-based software development teams
• Driving technical architecture and solution design
• Managing end-to-end project delivery
• Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams

They combine deep technical expertise in Microsoft .NET stack with project/program management skills to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of applications. 

 Core Role Pillars

The role typically spans 4 key areas:

• Technical Leadership
• Project / Program Management
• People & Delivery Management
• Stakeholder & Business Management

1. Technical Leadership Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture and design using .NET, C#, APIs, and microservices
• Guide the team on best practices, coding standards, and frameworks
• Review code, solution design, and architecture decisions
• Solve complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges
• Ensure security, data protection, and system reliability
• Drive adoption of modern technologies (cloud, DevOps, automation) 

 2. Project / Program Management Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Create project plans, estimations, and resource allocation
• Track progress and ensure on-time delivery
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution
• Drive Agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Ensure quality, governance, and compliance with SDLC
• Monitor overall project health, budget, and performance metrics 

 3. Team & People Management

• Lead a team of developers, QA, and engineers
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers
• Conduct code reviews and technical coaching
• Build team capability and ensure productivity
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance improvement

4. Stakeholder & Business Management

• Work with clients, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Translate business requirements → technical solutions
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication
• Participate in solution discussions, feasibility analysis, and cost evaluation
• Provide status reports, dashboards, and updates

Key Skills Required

🔹 Technical Skills

• .NET technologies: .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#
• Web APIs, Microservices, REST services
• Database: SQL Server, performance tuning
• Frontend basics: Angular / React (preferred)
• Cloud: Azure / AWS
• DevOps: CI/CD, Git, pipelines
• Design patterns, OOP concepts

🔹 Project / Leadership Skills

• Agile / Scrum delivery
• Project planning & estimation
• Risk management
• Stakeholder communication
• Resource & team management
• Decision-making & problem-solving

🔹 Soft Skills

• Leadership & mentoring
• Communication (technical + business)
• Analytical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Ownership mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT
• Typically 8–15+ years experience
• Strong experience in: 
  • .NET development
  • Architecture design
  • Team leadership
  • Project delivery

Deliverables / Key Outcomes

A .NET Tech Lead is measured on:

• Successful project delivery (time, quality, cost)
• Scalable and stable architecture
• High team productivity and code quality
• Customer satisfaction
• Reduced production issues and defects