This role demands active collaboration with multiple cross-cluster teams, both upstream and downstream.

The candidate should be self-motivated, love taking accountability, be metric-driven, believe in the servant leadership philosophy, and be ready to embrace their vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a (experienced and) motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic banking tech company.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the below:
Project Planning: Spearhead Monthly & Quarterly Project Planning, collaborating seamlessly with Cross-Cluster teams.
Agile Execution: Drive Agile Execution in coordination with Cross-Cluster teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Cadence Facilitation: Facilitate Daily/Weekly Cadences, including Daily Scrum Stand-ups and Scrum of Scrums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Defect Triage Leadership: Lead Defect Triage meetups both internally and externally with the client, actively contributing to issue resolution.
Governance Meetings: Actively contribute to Weekly Governance Meetings, both internal and external, providing insights and updates.
SDLC Process Adherence: Adhere to and reinforce SDLC processes, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Retrospectives: Drive project Retrospectives Meetups, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Risk Management: Proactively identify and amplify risks, enabling decision-makers in effective Risk Mitigation strategies.
Collaborative Leadership: Foster collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams, ensuring a unified approach to project objectives.
Client Engagement: Engage externally with clients, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making processes.
Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities for process improvement, efficiency enhancements, and innovative solutions.
Decision Support: Provide decision support by presenting comprehensive insights and data to key stakeholders.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of release-related activities and provide regular reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Program Milestones: Ability to define strategic program milestones, providing a clear roadmap for execution and achievement.
Execution Oversight: Ensure effective execution of program milestones, maintaining a focus on project objectives and timelines.
Multiple Project Management: Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Agile Knowledge: Knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies will be a significant advantage, contributing to efficient project delivery.
Customer Liaison: Ability to build strong relationships and successfully engage with customers, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
Program Management Tools: Proficiency in program management tools, with a preference for experience with Jira.
Agile Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in breaking down problems, organizing work, planning activities, and delivering programs, particularly in liaison with TPMs (Technical Program Managers) in agile delivery models.
Independent Operation: Demonstrated ability to operate with independence and autonomy, showcasing leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex program details and updates effectively.
Agility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring flexibility in program management approaches.
Analytical Thinking: Possess a strong analytical mindset, with a demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
Process Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency.
Results Orientation: Maintain a results-driven approach, ensuring the successful delivery of programs aligned with organizational objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience Landscape: 4-8 years of experience in Project Management.
Education/ Pedigree: B.Tech

Role: Project Manager

Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting

Department: Project & Program Management

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Other Program / Project Management

Education

UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization

PG: Any Postgraduate

PROJECT MANAGER II

Project Manager II