Forecasting Manager

8 - 13 years

25 - 30 Lacs

Posted:8 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Location:

Ahmedabad

Job Time:

11:00am to 8:00pm



We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Forecasting Manager to lead project planning, pod management, resource forecasting, and delivery oversight across the company.

This role is responsible for managing and guiding Project Managers, ensuring all Pods are operating efficiently, and maintaining complete visibility into active, upcoming, and at-risk projects. The Forecasting Manager ensures the right people are assigned to the right projects, deadlines are protected, quality is maintained, and project delivery remains predictable and smooth.

You will act as the central coordination point between Account Managers, Project Managers, Resource Management, and Leadership driving alignment, identifying risks early, and ensuring every project moves through the pipeline without delays.

Key Responsibilities



  1. Pod & Project Manager Oversight


    • Lead, guide, and mentor Project Managers across all Pods.

    • Act as the main escalation point for PMs regarding delivery concerns.

    • Ensure accountability, planning clarity, and proper documentation across Pods.

    • Conduct weekly Pod health reviews covering timelines, risks, and workload.



  2. Resource Forecasting & Workload Planning


    • Maintain real-time visibility of resource availability across Designers, Developers, QA, and PMs.

    • Allocate resources based on capacity, skills, and project needs.

    • Identify overload or underutilization early and rebalance workloads.

    • Communicate future resource requirements to leadership proactively.



  3. Delivery Ownership & Timeline Assurance


    • Track all project timelines, milestones, and sprint commitments.

    • Step in quickly when any project is at risk of delay.

    • Ensure PMs follow structured planning, daily check-ins, follow-ups, and risk communication.

    • Work directly with teams (Dev, Design, QA) to resolve bottlenecks.



  4. Risk Identification & Mitigation


    • Track delivery risks, blockers, and dependencies across all Pods.

    • Initiate early mitigation steps and ensure PMs follow structured escalation.

    • Monitor requirement clarity, scope changes, and technical concerns.



  5. Cross-Department & Team Collaboration


    • Work hands-on directly with Developers, Designers, and QA

    • Ensure seamless workflow between teams during planning, development, QA, and deployment.

    • Help resolve cross-team challenges such as unclear requirements, missed dependencies, or execution delays.



  6. Process Improvement & Standards


    • Standardize delivery processes, documentation templates, estimation frameworks, and PM workflows.

    • Improve forecasting models, capacity planning, and Pod utilization.

    • Drive consistency in sprint planning, communication, and execution.



  7. Reporting & Leadership Communication


    • Prepare weekly reports covering project health, delivery risks, capacity status, and upcoming workload.

    • Provide leadership with accurate forecasting data and recommendations for resource decisions.

    • Highlight delivery bottlenecks, impact areas, and improvement opportunities.




Desired Skills


  • 8+ years of experience in project management within web development or a digital agency environment.

  • Strong experience managing multiple Project Managers and coordinating directly with development/design/QA teams.

  • Deep understanding of WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and related tech stacks.

  • Proven expertise in project planning, forecasting, risk management, and delivery oversight.

  • Strong knowledge of sprint planning, QA processes, and deployment workflows.

  • Proficiency with tools like Jira, ClickUp, Asana, Trello, or similar.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

  • Analytical mindset with experience using dashboards, utilization reports, and forecasting tools.

Nice to Have


  • Experience working with international clients or white-label delivery models.

  • Ability to evaluate technical documentation (user stories, SOWs, acceptance criteria).

  • Experience improving delivery frameworks, project processes, or resource allocation models.


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