IT Project Manager

About Us:

Kran Consulting Pvt Ltd, with Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is an innovative IT consulting company with almost 3 decades of industry presence with a primary focus on Public Administration. We have established ourselves as an organization delivering mission critical projects to Government Clients across the country. We confirm to Global Quality Standards including CMMI DEV/5, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001. Currently we are working on Government Projects in multiple states in the Country.

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves managing resources, schedules, budgets and stakeholder communication to ensure project success. The Project Manager will be responsible for driving the project forward, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, managing risks and maintaining clear communication across all involved teams.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination:

• Lead the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring all tasks, timelines and resources are clearly defined and aligned with project objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, milestones, timelines and resource allocation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure the efficient execution of project tasks.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative environment to facilitate team cooperation, knowledge sharing and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure that project goals are met and tasks are completed effectively.

Budget & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor project expenses, track variances and take corrective actions when necessary to keep the project within budget.
• Manage resource allocation, ensuring the availability of necessary resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, technology) throughout the project.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks and obstacles that may impact project success and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Proactively address issues as they arise, working with stakeholders to resolve them quickly and effectively.
• Continuously monitor project progress, track potential risks and adjust plans as necessary to stay on track.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication with stakeholders, including senior management, clients and vendors.
• Provide regular updates on project status, including progress against milestones, risks and budget performance.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare reports and ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed of project developments.

Quality Control & Monitoring:

• Ensure that project deliverables meet the defined quality standards, specifications and expectations of stakeholders.
• Oversee the review, testing and validation of deliverables to ensure quality control processes are followed.
• Address any quality issues that arise during project execution and take corrective actions to maintain project integrity.

Change Management:

• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and resources, ensuring that any modifications are aligned with the project's goals.
• Implement effective change control processes to ensure that changes are properly evaluated, approved and documented.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate documentation of all project activities, including project plans, risk assessments, status reports and meeting notes.
• Ensure that the project complies with any regulatory, legal or contractual requirements and company policies.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement in future projects.

Skills Required:

· Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards successful project outcomes.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project goals, risks, and status to stakeholders at all levels.

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain project momentum.

· Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and make informed decisions.

· Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and best practices.

· Ability to manage complex, high-priority projects under tight deadlines.

Qualification:

· BE/ B.Tech/ MCA/M.Tech / MSc. in Computer Science/ Electronic & Communication Engineering /IT.

· The resource should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing software development projects.

· The resource should have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the principles and methodologies associated with agile philosophy, scrum methodology, project management, vendor management, software quality assurance.

· The resource should have a valid Agile/Scrum Master Certification.

· Fluency in English and Hindi (Speaking, reading & writing).

Location

· East Region (India). Expected to travel and be stationed across various States in India as per project requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 10 years of IT Project Management Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Hindi (Required)
• English (Required)

Location:

• Jharia, Jharkhand (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person