Project Manager

Area of Expertise

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Lead CMMI Level 5 practice at organization
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Lead Low code no code based solution development
• Project management and tracking using tools like JIRA, Confluence etc
• Bring in Advanced analytics and AI/ML practice in the organization and lead projects
• System integration, IT Infrastructure, Data Center Network and Security, Project Management
• Engage with key stakeholders to identify project objectives and key products to be delivered.
• Develop project specifications, agree project plan baseline including scope, key activities, deliverables, resource requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
• Manage relationships amongst stakeholders by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management.
• Ensure team members are informed, have clear goals, and work collaboratively and in partnership with clients and other stakeholders to achieve planned outcomes.
• Drive project execution; track delivery; expect, monitor and control change, own change management; pro-actively seek and resolve blockers.
• Seek stakeholder insight and feed it into improved processes while ensuring compliance with governance and standards.
• Manage projects within agreed governance structures and processes, to ensure consistency of approach and efficient use of resources.
• Candidates should have a track record of successful management and delivery of projects as well as experience of successful partnership working, relationship development and management.
• It would be useful to have a knowledge of contemporary open and distance learning, educational technology, experience of using a range of project management tools and techniques including agile and lean as well as experience of working within a complex organization.

Personal abilities and qualities

• Excellent communication: communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience.
• Influencing and relationship building: proactively builds productive relationships with internal and external partners; presents robust and convincing arguments in the face of challenge while remaining respectful of others' views; negotiates effectively to agree realistic outcomes.
• Planning and Organizing: plans, schedules, prioritizes and allocates work effectively; delivers to multiple and challenging deadlines; monitors progress against plans using project management techniques or other recognized methods such as Agile.
• Continuous improvement: identifies opportunities for continuous improvement; shows commitment to own professional development; demonstrates enthusiasm, willingness and ability to learn new skills. Creates momentum and excitement around initiatives and new approaches.
• Delivering results: remains calm, effective and positive even when under pressure; takes ownership for delivering outcomes.
• Initiative and problem solving: identifies problems, provides / facilitates the creation of options and recommendations and uses initiative to drive solutions; identifies and manages risk.

Educational qualification

• Minimum Education: Post-Graduation (MBA or equivalent Masters degree) and Graduation (B. Tech., B.E.)
• PMP or Prince2 Certified

Year/s of Experience

• At least 12 years
• Experience of handling large and complex IT/ITeS projects in the role of project manager
• At least two large scale projects
• Experience of handling IT projects in the role of project manager