Project Manager

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems — and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
  
  

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities

• Own end to end project management activities from initiation
  
  

through closeout, including development of the project charter, integrated

project plan, and work breakdown structure

• Drive day to day execution to ensure delivery within approved
  
  

scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets

• Act as the single point of accountability for assigned
  
  

projects, representing deliverables and status in meetings and presentations

• Manage demand, capacity, and resource allocations on a weekly
  
  

basis

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of timesheets and
  
  

required financial artifacts

• Analyze actual performance against planned activities and
  
  

proactively address variances

• Proactively identify delivery risks and issues early; escalate
  
  

appropriately with clear mitigation and contingency plans

• Analyze risk drivers, establish avoidance strategies, define
  
  

trigger events, and assign ownership for corrective actions

• Ensure change controls are submitted accurately and on time,
  
  

with required stakeholder approvals

• Build strong, trust based relationships across business,
  
  

technology, PMO, and client stakeholders

• Lead and facilitate project meetings; provide clear, concise
  
  

written and verbal status updates

• Create and execute communication plans to ensure alignment and
  
  

transparency across global stakeholders

• Partner closely with Solution teams, Program Managers, and the
  
  

PMO to ensure projects are launched on time and staffed appropriately

• Build knowledge of the EHS platform, client organizations, and
  
  

business processes to become a trusted delivery partner

• Share lessons learned and best practices across teams to
  
  

improve future delivery outcomes

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of hands on ownership of end to end project
  
  

delivery (initiation through closeout)

• Experience managing large and/or complex projects
• PMP certification or equivalent formal project management
  
  

training

• Experience working within an industry standard Software
  
  

Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Healthcare insurance industry business and operational
  
  

knowledge preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, drive work
  
  

forward, and take ownership without waiting for direction

• Proven strength in risk identification, escalation, and
  
  

problem resolution

• Strong planning, organizational, and execution skills in a
  
  

fast paced environment

• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining
  
  

delivery discipline

• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead meetings and communicate risks and issues
  
  

clearly to global stakeholders

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with customer relationship management concepts and
  
  

practices

Working Hours & Reliability Expectations

• This role requires consistent availability during the stated
  
  

shift of 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM IST

• Preference for candidates able to work 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM IST,
  
  

aligned to U.S. Eastern Time (EDT)

• Reliable attendance during core working hours is mandatory
• Demonstrated professional accountability, including:
• Adherence to agreed working hours
• Advance notice for planned leave
• Minimal unplanned absences