Project Lead

3 - 4 years

Chennai

Posted:3 days ago

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Job Description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities


  • Team Leadership & Motivation:
    Inspire and guide the project team, assigning tasks based on individual strengths and fostering a collaborative, high-trust work environment.
  • Roadmap & Execution: Translate high-level project goals into detailed plans, including timelines, task sequencing, and resource allocation.
  • Blocker Removal: Act as the first point of contact for the team to identify and resolve technical or operational "blockers" before they impact the schedule.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the bridge between the team and upper management, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and performance metrics.
  • Quality Control: Establish quality standards and review all team deliverables to ensure they meet stakeholder requirements and industry best practices.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks—such as scope creep or resource constraints—and implement mitigation strategies early.
  • Budget & Resource Tracking: Monitor the project budget and resource utilization, ensuring costs are controlled and workloads are balanced to prevent burnout.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Develops detailed project plans, milestones, and timelines using tools like Microsoft Project or Gantt
  • Risk Management: Identifies potential bottlenecks and implements mitigation and contingency plans
  • Conflict Resolution: Actively addresses interpersonal issues within the team to maintain high performance.
  • Experience: 3–4 years of Project management experience.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence, persuasive communication, and decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adjust leadership styles to meet evolving team needs.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.


Work Experience

  • Experience: Min of 6+ years’ experience with at least 2–3 years of Project management experience.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence, persuasive communication, and decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adjust leadership styles to meet evolving team needs

Skills Required

Engineering Services Team Leadership Resource Allocation Performance Metrics Quality Control Quality Standards Risk Management Resource Utilization Conflict Resolution Project Management Leadership and teamwork

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