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We are currently seeking a Business Consulting - Release Manager to join our team in Pune, Mahrshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).

Job Title

Project Manager / Release Manager

Role/Team Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Release Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of projects, from initiation through closure. This role is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects, ensuring objectives are met within scope, budget, and timeline. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive continuous process improvement to achieve business goals. The role also release management to oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of software releases or change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
Develop detailed project plans and secure stakeholder alignment.

Milestone definition and provide regular reporting on progress to management

Track progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Allocate and manage resources, monitor financial performance, and handle vendor engagements as needed.
Identify and assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues impacting project success.
Engage with business users, technical teams, and leadership organize meetings and status updates ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer.
Planning and coordinating releases, using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow ensuring that releases are delivered smoothly
Plan and lead Go-Live activities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, IT, Engineering, or related fields.
Experience: 5+ years in end-to-end project management, preferably in Banking or IT project management, digital transformation, or software development.
Certifications: ITIL, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certification (preferred).
Technical Skills: Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Clarity, or Confluence.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project management approaches.
Preferred Experience: Hands-on experience with financial tracking and reporting, and proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Strong ownership, high professional standards, and a flexible, responsive work style.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Commitment, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude as a strong team player.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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