Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Own the entire delivery of assigned projects.

Responsible for managing multiple projects involving a 15-20-member team consisting of middle layer (PL/GL/TL) and the teams under them.

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery; ensuring that Project Delivery Metrics are controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

Tracking project requirements and implementation throughout different phases.

Participate in business meetings with Function/Delivery Heads; review contracts, carry out risk analysis and mitigation exercises and update the Management on the same.

Project managers should have strong business management, budgeting, and analytical skills.

Review and ensure the preparation of the following:

--System Architecture

--External Specifications & Internal Specifications

--Software Development Plan, Configuration Management Plan and Project plan

--Technical Documentation

--Weekly status updates to all stakeholders

Ensure process and system compliances in the projects.

Exhibit excellent escalation management skills, internal or external.

Manage FPP (Fixed Price Project) & T&M (Time & Material) projects on diverse functional domains

Coordinate, communicate with the client on project related matters.

Coach/ mentor the members in the project and provide necessary support to them.

Performance appraisal/ counselling of the group members.

Evaluate training needs (technical, managerial) and get the required training programs implemented.

Ensure project compliance with Newgen Quality Systems and Procedures

Desired Profile:

B.E/B. Tech. - CS/IT/ MCA, MTech or Equivalent degree from a reputed institute preferred, with 10-12 years of relevant industry experience across a wide variety of development projects.

Knowledge of current technological trends in the S/W development industry, such as OOPs, Multi-Tier S/W development, Component Architecture, Web Based S/W

Good experience on Core Java, JSP, Servlets, EJB, Oracle/SQL, planning, budgeting & QA

PMP or PMI certification is desirable.

Domain knowledge of BFSI practices is an advantage.

Thorough understanding of Project Management methodologies and tools.

Advanced knowledge of system integration issues and Data Analysis

Understanding the companys vision and goals, business operations and market.

Is adept in stakeholder management and possess the ability to coordinate and prioritize customer requests with the assistance of other managers to ensure customer delight.

Possess good people management skills and can manage performance and disciplinary issues, handle employee complaints and grievances and recommend the hiring, termination, and promotion of staff. Should be able to train, mentor, motivate and lead a successful team.

Should be well versed in attrition related issues and case management.

Should have: Strong leadership abilities, self-driven, critical thinking, analytical abilities, flexibility, adaptability to work schedules, effective verbal and written communication & presentation skills, time management, self-confidence, open to changes & challenges, eye for detail, perseverance, discreetness and diplomacy, analytical thinking, sound independent decision making and teamwork. Must possess the attitude to deliver solution First Time Right.

Willingness to travel on short term/Long term within India/ Outside India/Client Site.