Project Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 13-17 Yrs ₹14 - ₹19.25 Yearly

Job description

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of our Anoud+ product for external clients worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in software product deployment, strong project management acumen, and domain knowledge in insurance. This role demands excellent client engagement skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to drive multiple projects to successful delivery within defined Time, Cost, and Scope (TCS).

Key Responsibilities:

Product Implementation Leadership

• Lead end-to-end implementation of the Anoud+ product from initiation through closure.
• Oversee all phases of the Software Implementation Lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure.
• Provide hands-on support during GAP analysis and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring alignment with client requirements.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for external clients, both onsite and offsite.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders and ensure transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage client expectations, address escalations promptly, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

Project Management

• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Enforce project governance, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor progress, manage interdependencies, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Deliver regular, detailed project status reports to stakeholders.
• Manage multiple mid-sized to complex projects simultaneously.
• Apply both Waterfall and Agile methodologies effectively.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Manage team performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Cultivate a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team culture.

Domain Expertise

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of the insurance domain to understand client needs and translate them into actionable project outcomes.
• Provide expert input during requirement analysis, solution design, and testing phases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Mandatory:
• • Proven experience in implementing software products for external clients.
  • Hands-on experience in the insurance domain.
  • Onsite/offsite client-facing project delivery experience.
• Certifications:
• • PMP or PMI-ACP (preferred).
• Technical:
• • Familiarity with Oracle or Java (preferred).
• Project Management:
• • Strong grasp of TCS (Time, Cost, Scope) constraints.
  • Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
  • Experience in stakeholder communication and escalation management.
• Soft Skills:
• • Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
  • Self-motivated, assertive, and outcome-oriented.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.
  • High level of ownership with a go-getter” attitude