Sr. Manager/ Manager - PMO

Title: Sr. Manager/ Manager - PMO

Job Location: Mumbai (work from office). Candidates looking for remote working or not comfortable with the job location need not apply.

Summary:

The project manager role involves driving and managing project starting from planning, initiation to successful delivery of a project in accordance with objectives, milestones, quality standards, timelines and budgets throughout the project lifecycle in coordination with internal & external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive and manage project (end-to-end) starting from planning, initiation to successful delivery of a project in accordance with objectives, milestones, quality standards, timelines and budgets throughout the project lifecycle

2. Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders including technical inputs from subject matter expert to collate the project requirements, scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets etc.

3. Develop detailed project plan/s with WBS to drive the project to meet program objective & stakeholders requirement.

4. Ensure appropriate resource allocation to meet program needs and minimize resource contention.

5. Ensure stakeholders meetings to ensure all parties understand the deliveries and milestones and the resources that are assigned.

6. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget to meet the objectives.

7. Conduct risk assessments, escalate issues/risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project completion.

8. Conduct periodic review meetings, communicate & publish project status highlighting the progress, risks, challenges & delays etc. to stakeholders and higher management.

9. Develop and manage the stakeholder communications plans; coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration.

10. Create and maintain project documentation including all project artifacts, architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and configuration documents, SOPs and all required documents to transition & handover project to the operations team.

11. As part of Vendor Management, work closely with vendors thereby defining requirements/BOQ negotiations, including RFPs/RFIs, contractual negotiations, and monitoring vendor performance. follow-up and escalate wherever required to avoid delays.

12. Assist in project management strategy development, and the overall service orientation of the PMO.

13. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting effective communication and problem-solving across infrastructure projects.

Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Computer Science

Experience: Candidate should have 8+ years of experience preferably in Banking and Technology organization

Certifications: PMP Certification (Desirable)

Knowledge:

1. Project/program management experience with proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

2. Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing projects with a focus on quality and efficiency to successfully deliver the projects

3. Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress, and manage budgets and resources.

4. Proficiency in Project Management tools as well as managing projects without tool.

Required Skills:

1. Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills.

2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into project management requirements.

3. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy in project/service deliverables

4. Should have strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

5. Ability to perform under pressure, influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.

6. Strong negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.