Project Manager (Pune)
Description
As project manager it is expected to lead and manage project management practices within an organization.
This would be an individual contributor role working in water-fall model and involves establishing, maintaining, and improving project management standards, processes, and tools across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and Implementing Project Management Methodologies:
This includes creating, updating, and maintaining project management frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Providing Training and Support:
Offering guidance, training, and support to project managers and teams on project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Promoting Best Practices:
Identifying, sharing, and promoting project management best practices across the organization.
- Managing Project Portfolio:
Overseeing the overall project portfolio, prioritizing projects, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Risk Management:
Developing and implementing risk management strategies and processes to minimize project risks.
- Performance Measurement:
Establishing metrics and reporting mechanisms to track project performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Management:
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and managing expectations.
- Continuous Improvement:
I Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring Compliance:
Ensuring that projects comply with relevant organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Must have Experience:
- Significant experience 8 - 10 years in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects of varying complexity.
- End Client facing experience
- PMP / Prince 2 certified
- BFS Experience
- Product Implementation experience
- Ready to work in second shift
Education: Master's degree or MBA preferred.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively managing teams and stakeholders.
Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as MS Project, Jira, or similar. Ability to analyze project data, identify trends, and develop solutions to address project challenges.
Business Acumen: Understanding of business objectives and the ability to align project management with overall business goals including strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Industry Knowledge: Experience working in Fintech is must.