Project Manager - Chennai

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of multi-stream digital projects using Agile / Scrumframeworks (managing Sprints, Backlogs, SOWs, and PBIs).
• Maintain full accountability for project timelines, scope, budget, risk mitigation, and SLA/KPI compliance.
• Manage project financial reporting, resource allocation, and infrastructure/hosting cost optimizations.

2. Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams consisting of .NET/Blazor developers, AI/LLM prompt engineers, Sitecore CMS specialists, third-party vendors, and offshore delivery partners.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Brand teams and global IT stakeholders to gather business requirements, manage UAT sessions, and facilitate onboarding.
• Drive change management, communication, and executive status reporting (SteerCo decks, KPI dashboards).

3. Technical Integration & System Oversight

• Oversee architectural integration flows involving REST APIs, asynchronous event handling, and enterprise third-party
• Ensure application compliance with SSO (Azure AD/MSAL), RBAC authorization, and data privacy standards.
• Coordinate environment strategy across Feature Testing (FT), Staging, UAT, and Production environments.
  
  

• Education:Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Experience:5+ years of experienceas an IT Project Manager leading complex Web, CMS, or AI/Digital transformation projects in an international, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Methodology:Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, or PRINCE2 certification is a strong plus.

Technical Knowledge & Familiarity:

• Solid understanding of enterprise Content Management Systems (Sitecoreexperience strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing projects involving REST APIs, .NET / C# applications, and Azure Cloud Infrastructure.
• Familiarity with emerging Generative AI / LLM workflows, RAG architectures, and automated translation pipelines (e.g., TransPerfect, Smartling) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management and tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Problem-Solving:Proactive risk identifier with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Stakeholder Diplomacy:Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations, manage changing priorities, and build trust across diverse teams.