Project Manager

Job Description

About Lentra: Lentra is a new-age, domain-native platform built from the ground up, designed and developed to empower financial institutions with tomorrows lending ecosystem, today. With its full-stack, fully digital, secured products and solutions, Lentra is the future of smart, seamless, secure digital lending. Our solutions cover the Indian lending stack effectively for digital origination by providing capabilities like eKYC, vKYC, eSign, eNACH, etc., besides MultiBureau(R), a comprehensive BRE for faster decisioning and configurable onboarding workflows. Reliability and minimal TATs are the key takeaways from Lentras offerings. Our Marquee Clients including the topmost private banks in India are now future ready and encashing business opportunities. Lentra's zero risk instant lending solution will empower the FIs to leapfrog into the future. Job Title : Project Manager Location : Pune Job Type : Full-Time Job Summary: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines. This includes managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the projects objectives, oversee quality control throughout its lifecycle, and ensure alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Planning and Initiation : Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resources, budgets, and risk assessments. Work closely with Product Managers to ensure project alignment with product roadmap and business objectives. 2. Execution and Monitoring : Coordinate and monitor project activities to ensure projects stay on track and on budget. Regularly communicate project status updates, including key metrics, progress, and potential risks to stakeholders and management. Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations. 3. Resource Management : Allocate and manage resources, including team members and third-party vendors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, Clients, etc.) to ensure smooth project execution. Monitor team performance and provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to team members. 4. Risk Management : Identify and mitigate potential project risks through proactive planning and effective problem-solving. Develop contingency plans and keep stakeholders informed of any changes to project scope or timelines. 5. Stakeholder Communication : Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communication. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to manage expectations and foster collaboration. Facilitate regular project meetings and ensure all stakeholders are aligned with project goals. 6. Post-Project Evaluation : Conduct project reviews and evaluations to identify successful and unsuccessful elements. Document and communicate lessons learned to improve future projects. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred. 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally in a product-based company. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project).