IT - Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering software development projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Location: Thane. The incumbent will report to the Assistant General Manager. The incumbent will have to work as part of a multi-functional team, and this involves collaboration with the internal team and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage end-to-end software development projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Create comprehensive project plans, detailing tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and interdependencies.
• Allocate resources efficiently, assign responsibilities, and monitor task completion to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify potential risks and issues early; develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead regular project status meetings and provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to established software development methodologies; recommend process improvements where necessary.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate project performance and capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Cultivate a collaborative, innovative team culture that supports continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.

Key Result Areas

• Project Delivery Timelines
• Resource Utilization
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Process Improvement

Competencies (Skills essential to the role)

• Strategic Thinking
• Results Orientation
• Team Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Accountability & Ownership
• Knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies and the ability to apply them appropriately.

Educational Qualification / Other Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus)
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM) is highly desirable
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end software development projects is essential
• Familiarity with software development languages, tools, and technologies is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to apply them effectively based on project needs

Role Type / Key working relationships

• People Manager
• Internal team
• External stakeholders

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