The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced IT Project Manager to join our Systems team at D. E. Shaw India, based out of our Hyderabad office. The Systems team designs, implements, and manages the firm's technical infrastructure, including computers, applications, communications platforms, conferencing tools, and networks. In this role, you will lead multi-site and cross-functional IT infrastructure programscovering office buildouts, expansions or relocations; data center, A/V, and network refresh projects; Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity initiatives; and end-user technology upgrades. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment and partner with diverse teams to drive impactful outcomes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
In this role, you will manage IT infrastructure and office buildout projects from inception to delivery. This includes gathering requirements, creating detailed project plans, setting milestones, managing budgets, overseeing procurement, and coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors. You will handle the full program lifecyclescoping, scheduling, resource planning, execution, and closurewhile ensuring projects meet quality expectations and security standards. You will act as the central point of contact between technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and support functions (admin/facilities, legal, finance). Your responsibilities will include vendor selection and contract management, risk identification and mitigation, dependency management, and change control. You will track and report progress, risks, and financials to senior leadership, prepare documentation and handover packages, and ensure operational readiness for ongoing support and scalability.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold -
Basic qualifications:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical discipline; and either an MBA from a top institution or proven project/program management experience
- 3 to 6 years of relevant experience managing IT infrastructure, systems, data center, networking, or office buildout projects
- Robust knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with a process-oriented approach to complex technical initiatives
- Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and influence cross-functional teams, including vendors and consultants
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred qualifications:
- PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification
- Familiarity with IT infrastructure components, including networking, cabling, A/V systems, workplace endpoints, server/storage, and IT security
- Experience managing multi-site or global projects in dynamic environments
Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/LeadPMSysDec25
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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers
Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
