Job Description
IT Project Manager
Hyderabad
Your Role
As a Senior Project Manager at Citco, you will be responsible for managing complex IT projects in a fast-paced financial institution environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring successful delivery of project deliverables within the constraints of schedule, scope, and budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, infrastructure, and business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain core project artifacts – project plans, status reports, risk & issue logs, and software deliverables in JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.
- Lead Agile ceremonies – daily stand ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to keep the team focused and self directed.
- Communicate proactively – deliver concise, timely updates, risk alerts, and decision making inputs to all stakeholders, from senior management to team members.
- Own the project outcome – operate with minimal supervision, taking full responsibility for meeting milestones, budgets, and quality standards, and escalating issues promptly.
- Drive first time success – take initiative to deliver high quality work on the first attempt, avoiding reliance on repeated feedback or corrections.
- Build a high performance team culture – foster collaboration, accountability, and resilience, while maintaining professional conduct and alignment with Citco values.
- Manage external partners – liaise with vendors to secure optimal delivery structures and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Prioritize and mitigate risks – identify, assess, and address risks and issues early, and allocate resources efficiently across departments.
- Track and report metrics – administer performance metrics to monitor progress and inform continuous improvement.
About You
- Minimum 5 years of solid practical experience managing complex projects.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with Agile application development in a financial institution environment.
- Proficiency in project management tools, specifically JIRA / Confluence & MS Project.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and oral English.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management, information technology, creativity, business analysis, data analytics, problem-solving, change/release management, multi-tasking, and service management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or equivalent.
- Effective planning and organizational skills to set priorities and coordinate projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or related field.
- Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) are preferred
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing complex IT projects.
- Strong background in Agile application development within financial institutions.
- Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methodologies.
Skills
- Proven track record managing complex, concurrent IT projects with minimal supervision
- Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and project analytics tools
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions through clear, concise communication
- Excellence in proactive risk management and independent problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate technical concepts across diverse audiences
- Verifiable success in delivering right-first-time results while maintaining high quality standards
IIf you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering successful IT projects in the financial sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Citco.
