Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Manager cum Scrum Master to lead the Creative Technology team. This role requires a combination of strong project management expertise and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of high-impact creative tech projects.

Job Description:

Agile Leadership:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives).
• Guide the team on Agile principles, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote decentralized decision-making within the team to encourage ownership and innovation.
• Coach team members to adapt Agile practices for timely value realization.

Project Management:

• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define project goals, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with client and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and resource allocation to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Ensure efficient backlog management and prioritization to meet business objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective governance frameworks for project delivery.

Schedule Management:

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules/MPP, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and adjust schedules proactively to meet deadlines.
• Balance team workloads and priorities to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.
• Integrate dependency management into governance cycles and proactively resolve issues.

Cost Management:

• Estimate and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency.
• Monitor project expenditures to avoid overruns and deliver within approved budget limits.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for achieving cost baseline.

Scope Management:

• Define clear project objectives, deliverables, and boundaries in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Work with BA and ensure that the scope is properly documented and structured in JIRA with detailed stories and epics.
• Manage changes to project scope through robust change control processes to minimize risks.
• Ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and resources to achieve business objectives.

Quality Management:

• Establish quality standards and ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon criteria.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure proper testing and defect resolution processes are in place.
• Conduct regular reviews to assess project quality and implement improvements as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, business teams, and development teams.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to gather requirements, define roadmaps, and address concerns.
• Provide timely updates on project progress, milestones, and potential challenges.

Team Development & Collaboration:

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and motivated team environment.
• Mentor team members to enhance their decision-making, technical, and collaborative skills.
• Recognize and celebrate team contributions to maintain high morale and engagement.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze and optimize team processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement tools and best practices for streamlined workflows (e.g., Jira process improvements).
• Encourage the team to document features, learnings, and best practices effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master and Project Manager in a technology-focused team.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working on technology-driven projects (e.g., GenAI/LLM, automation solutions).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills with a focus on timely delivery.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor team members to reach their full potential.
• Knowledge of creative tech and project management within creative industry environments is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• PMP/PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management qualifications.
• Experience in managing projects with niche skills like Generative AI and integration technologies.

Location:

DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent