Project Manager - IT Project Delivery

We are seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience in software project delivery, including at least 2 years in a formal project management role. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in managing AI-related projects and demonstrate expertise in resource planning, vendor/procurement coordination, and stakeholder management. This strategic role calls for a proactive leader capable of driving complex software initiatives to success by effectively managing time, cost, and quality considerations while overseeing cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: - Plan, execute, and oversee end-to-end delivery of software development projects, emphasizing timelines, scope, budget, and quality. - Lead AI-related initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination among data science, engineering, and business teams. - Supervise project governance, reporting, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder communication. - Efficiently manage project resources, including task assignment, workload distribution, and capacity forecasting. - Engage with vendors and oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely onboarding of tools, services, or third-party consultants. - Monitor and evaluate KPIs and SLAs, escalating issues as necessary to maintain project alignment. - Implement agile and/or waterfall project delivery methodologies based on business and project requirements. - Maintain comprehensive project documentation, encompassing schedules, budgets, change logs, and communication plans. - Conduct project review meetings with internal and external stakeholders, offering actionable insights. Mandatory Requirements: - Minimum of 10 years of experience in delivering enterprise-grade software projects (Excluding Testing, Infrastructure, and Mainframe projects). - At least 2 years of formal experience in a Project Manager role, leading software delivery teams. - Demonstrated exposure to AI/ML projects, including collaboration with data science teams and understanding of typical AI project lifecycles. - Hands-on experience in resource planning, capacity management, and procurement/vendor coordination. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. - Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: - PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (Masters preferred). - Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP. - Experience collaborating in cross-functional and distributed teams.,