Thoucentric - IT Project/Program Manager (6-12 yrs)

Job Description

At Thoucentric, we work on various problem statements.

The most popular ones are :

- Building capabilities that address a market need, basis our ongoing research efforts

- Solving a specific use case for a current or potential client based on challenges on-ground

- Developing new systems that help be a better employer and a better partner to clients

- All of these need the best of minds to work on them day-to-day; and we do exactly that!

- Your contribution to organization development is as important as outward facing consulting.

We are invested in both, employee growth and client success!

Requirements :

Role Description :

- Formulate, organize, and coordinate inter-connected projects across various departments and geographies.

Leverage the past experience or gradually pick-up technical aspects of IT applications (ERP, SaaS, enterprise applications) or new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, RPA, etc. that are currently used by clients or other market standard technologies recommended by us to the client. This will help the consultant drive the projects seamlessly.

- Leverage the past experience or gradually pick-up functional aspects which include business processes in the areas of the supply chain, finance, sales & distribution, marketing, retail, eCommerce, etc.

- Project/Program Management of various corporate IT programs and large-scale IT implementations

- Responsible for planning, resource management, issue/risk management, stakeholder management and reporting on the projects / programs

- Identify improvement and efficiency opportunities across the projects

- Implement project review and quality assurance to ensure successful execution of goals and stakeholder satisfaction

- Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective.

- Hands on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs.

- Define and document the Project Objectives, Scope, Assumptions, Risks and Mitigation. Develop a high-level Project chart with milestones and estimated timelines.

- Detail the resources, points of contact, execution method and support mechanism.

- Develop a detailed project plan with tasks, resources, timelines, status tracking.

- Monitor and track progress of the project plan.

- Ensure resource availability, allocation and tasks are completed on time to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

- Manage timely appropriate communication and relationship with clients, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.

- Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackers in standard accepted formats.

- Own the project plan's delivery on-time and in scope to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

- Perform periodic risk assessment and minimize risks through appropriate planning and escalation.

- Measure and communicate project performance using standard techniques and measures.

- Maintain a comprehensive project documentation that is reusable.

Requirements :

Required Skills :

- IT Project Management in o9 (Supply Chain), Stakeholders' management, Excellent communication, Analytical and Problem-solving skills, planning skills with attention to details

- The ideal candidate for this role needs to be an excellent leader with experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver results within the necessary framework, adhering to cost, and project delivery timelines.

- Experience in working on projects involving large scale ERP or SaaS based IT Product implementation

- Experience in working in Waterfall, Agile and/or Hybrid project environments

- Prior Exposure in FMCG IT Programs will be an added advantage

- Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint etc.) including good presentation skills

Educational Qualifications :

- Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools with 6-12 years of experience

- Certifications in Project Management or Agile domain like PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, CSPO, SAFe preferred

Personal Attributes :

- Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.

- Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously.

- Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.

- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.

- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.

- Excellent organization and project documentation skills

- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.

Benefits :

What is in it for You :

Be part of the exciting Growth Story of Thoucentric!

Work on projects that help you stay ahead of the curve. Not just exciting projects, if you are a self-starter, you will also get multiple opportunities to design, drive and contribute to the organizational and practice initiatives.

- Constant learning curve with very approachable and intellectual group of consultants.

Be part of One Extended Family. We bond beyond work - sports, get-togethers, common interests etc. Work in a very enriching environment with Open Culture, Flat Organization and Excellent Peer Group.