Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : Program Project Management Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Role Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects for global clients. The role involves managing scope, timelines, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations while leading cross-functional teams to deliver business value through technology solutions. Supply chain project execution experience is mandatory along with BlueYonder experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria in alignment with client goals.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Ensure timely delivery of project outputs by managing execution across development, testing, and deployment phases.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors.
• Facilitate regular status updates, steering committee meetings, and escalation management.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication and transparency.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional project teams across geographies (onshore/offshore).
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and resolve delivery blockers.
• Drive team motivation, collaboration, and accountability.

4. Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and quality assurance practices.
• Comply with Accenture's delivery, security, and audit standards.

5. Budget & Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and billing schedules.
• Ensure alignment to contractual obligations and deliverables.
• Track financial performance and report variances with mitigation actions.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Agile/Scrum, PMP, or PRINCE2 methodologies
• Proficient in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, or Clarity

Additional Information:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience delivering projects in Retail, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Cloud environments
• Exposure to global delivery models and stakeholder management across time zones

15 years full time education

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