Project Manager – Communications & Defense Systems

Industry:

Defense & Aerospace, Communications (Telecom / SATCOM)

Company Profile:

AVANTEL LIMITED is a technology-driven public limited company focused on developing innovative products and solutions in the areas of Defense electronics, communications, and computing. The company designs and delivers systems involving hardware-centric platforms, proprietary protocols, and standard communications protocols for Defense and government customers. For more details visit www.avantel.in.

Required Skill Set:

Strong knowledge in Java – primary development language for project deliverables

Very good knowledge of Spring Boot Framework and front-end technologies

Good knowledge in React JS

Good understanding of hardware-software integration in communications / Defense electronics systems

Knowledge of proprietary protocols and standard communications protocols (IP, TCP/UDP, etc.)

Excellent knowledge in protocol development and integration

Knowledge in Databases: MS SQL and MySQL

Application performance fine-tuning and optimization

Experience working in Telecom / SATCOM / Defense domain

Enterprise application development and deployment experience

Experience with MIL-STD or Defense documentation standards

Knowledge in Mobile app development (hybrid and native apps)

Familiarity in IEEE 12207, DO 178 and DO 254 is a plus

Knowledge in networking concepts – LAN, WAN, IP routing, VLAN, VPN

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end software project delivery for communications and Defense electronics systems, primarily developed in Java.

Understand and manage projects involving hardware platforms, proprietary protocols, and standard communications stacks; coordinate effectively with hardware and embedded teams.

Prepare technical proposals, SRS/SDD documents, design reviews, and project plans for Defense/government customers.

Define project architecture, scope, resource allocation, timelines, and communication strategies.

Assemble, mentor, and lead cross-functional project teams spanning software, hardware, and RF/communications disciplines.

Plan and supervise all project phases – requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and delivery.

Ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope and budget, and meet all contractual milestones.

Track and manage milestones, deliverables, risks, and change requests through the project lifecycle.

Apply project estimation techniques (function points, WBS, analogy-based estimation) for scheduling and resource planning.

Implement Agile/Scrum or appropriate methodology based on project requirements.

Serve as primary interface with customers (including government/Defense agencies) for project coordination and reviews.

Exercise strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills to drive project success.

Relevant Industry:

Telecom / SATCOM / Defence Electronics preferred

Experience Level:

7 - 15 Years in software project management / senior technical lead role

Joining:

Immediate joiner preferred; maximum notice period: 1 month

Contact Information :

D. Gopal (Senior Manager-HR), (M) 9177996628, hr@avantel.in