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Job Description

Position Title:

Company Overview:

Role Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (IT Focus):

Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects, including requirements gathering, agile/scrum methodologies, timeline management, and quality assurance for our steel-industry software.

Coordinate with engineering teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of features like AI-driven analytics, IoT integration for steel processes, and cloud-based deployments.

Identify risks, manage budgets, and implement tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) for efficient project tracking.

Conduct user testing and iterate based on feedback from steel industry clients.


Go-to-Market (GTM) Sales:

Develop and execute GTM strategies, including market research, positioning, pricing models, and launch plans for the software product.

Build and nurture a sales pipeline targeting steel manufacturers, suppliers, and related enterprises through outbound sales, demos, and partnerships.

Create marketing collateral, pitch decks, and case studies highlighting ROI for steel-specific use cases (e.g., reducing downtime in mills or optimizing raw material procurement).

Achieve sales targets by closing deals, negotiating contracts, and fostering long-term client relationships.

Analyze market trends in the steel sector to refine product-market fit and expansion opportunities.

Entrepreneurial Contributions:

Act as an internal entrepreneur: Identify growth opportunities, propose new features, and contribute to fundraising or scaling efforts.

Collaborate on business development, including potential pivots based on industry feedback.

Mentor junior team members and participate in strategic planning sessions.


Qualification criteria:

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Requirements

Experience

6–10 years in IT project/program management and operations; startup or scaling experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/IT/CS or Business; MBA is a plus

Certifications

Any of PMP/PRINCE2, CSM/PSM, SAFe, ITIL (preferred)

Tools

JIRA/Azure Boards, Confluence, MS Project, Git/CI-CD, BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), Slack/MS Teams

Domain

Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), APIs, Microservices, DevOps, InfoSec basics


Core Competencies


1  Leadership & Ownership

·      Bias for action, ability to operate with ambiguity, outcome-orientation

2  Operational Rigor

·      Process design, KPI/OKR management, budgeting, and unit economics

3  Client Excellence

·      Stakeholder management, negotiations, proposal writing, commercial acumen

4  Technical Fluency

·      Understand architecture trade-offs, delivery dependencies, and QA/DevOps practices

5  Communication

·      Clear written/spoken communication; executive reporting and storytelling


Success Metrics (First 6–12 Months)

1  Delivery

·      95% milestone adherence; defect leakage reduced by 30%


2  Operations

·      15–25% cycle-time reduction; improved utilization and on-time hiring

3  Growth

·      Launch 1–2 validated offerings; achieve target gross margin and NPS > 8

4  Culture

·      Implement standardized SOPs; uplift team capability and engagement scores


Compensation and Benefits


1  Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

2  ESOPs/equity component aligned to pilots and outcomes

3  Learning budget for certifications and conferences

4  Hybrid/remote flexibility

5  Direct mentorship from founders/leadership and exposure to strategy


Location and Work Setup


1  Location: [Ahmedabad, Gujarat]

2  Work Type: Full-time EiR (12–18 months renewable/convertible to leadership role)

3  Travel: Client and partner visits as needed (up to 30%)


How to Apply


1  Send your CV and a 1-page note on a project you turned around or scaled

2  Include 2 references and relevant certifications

3  Email: [ranjeetsahu@rsvirla.com]

4  Subject: Application – Project Manager cum Operations Lead (EiR)


Equal Opportunity


We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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