Project Manager - Koramangala, Bengaluru

About Company

The company, founded in 2003 and based in Bangalore, drives product innovation for the Transportation and Shipping industries, leveraging deep domain expertise to simplify complexities and lead digital transformation.

Location

Koramangala, Bengaluru

CTC Offered

Upto 8Lacs p.a

Role Description

Standardization and Governance:

• Establishing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Ensuring consistent application of project management policies and procedures.
• Implementing and managing project governance processes.

Resource Management:

• Facilitating the sharing of resources, tools, and methodologies across projects.
• Planning and allocating resources effectively.
• Managing resource capacity and forecasting future needs.

Communication and Reporting:

• Ensuring effective communication and information flow among project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting on performance.
• Communicating strategic work progress, including risks and benefits.

Project Portfolio Management:

• Supporting strategic decision-making by aligning projects with organizational goals.
• Selecting and prioritizing projects based on business objectives.
• Managing project portfolios and ensuring efficient resource allocation across projects.

Process Improvement:

• Identifying and implementing industry best practices into workflows.
• Improving project management processes and methodologies.
• Optimizing project delivery and resource utilization.

Training and Support:

• Providing training and support to project managers and team members.
• Offering project management tools, best practices, and reporting templates.

Other Responsibilities:

• Managing documentation of project history for future reference.
• Coaching project teams on implementing project management steps.
• Analysing financial data and managing project costs.
• Interfacing with functional units (Domain, Delivery, Support, Devops, HR etc).
• Advising and supporting senior management.

Ideal Candidate

• Min. 3+ years of proven experience in Project Management roles with strong exposure to PMO processes, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project status tracking, risk assessments, budgeting, variance analysis, and defect tracking across multiple projects.
• Proficient in Project Planning and Scheduling using tools like MS Project and Advanced Excel (e.g., Gantt charts, pivot tables, macros).
• Experienced in developing project dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for senior management and stakeholders.
• Active participant in Agile environments, attending and contributing to Scrum calls, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, IT, etc.).
• Preferably familiar with Jira, Azure DevOps, and Power BI for tracking and visualization of project data.
• Exposure to working in product-based companies or fast-paced, innovation-driven environments is a strong advantage.

Review Criteria

Mandatory

• Strong PMO / Project Management background
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Project Management or related roles
• Hands-on expertise in project management standards, processes, and governance
• Proven experience in managing project status, risks, budgets, deviations, and defect tracking
• Proficiency in Project Planning & Scheduling tools (MS Project, Advanced Excel)
• Ability to develop dashboards and reports for management and stakeholders
• Experience participating in Scrum calls and Agile ceremonies
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum qualification)

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Jira, and Power BI
• Prior experience in product companies