Project Manager (Pune)

Description

As project manager it is expected to lead and manage project management practices within an organization.This would be an individual contributor role working in water-fall model and involves establishing, maintaining, and improving project management standards, processes, and tools across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing Project Management Methodologies:
  

This includes creating, updating, and maintaining project management frameworks, standards, and best practices.

• Providing Training and Support:
  

Offering guidance, training, and support to project managers and teams on project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Promoting Best Practices:
  

Identifying, sharing, and promoting project management best practices across the organization.

• Managing Project Portfolio:
  

Overseeing the overall project portfolio, prioritizing projects, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Risk Management:
  

Developing and implementing risk management strategies and processes to minimize project risks.

• Performance Measurement:
  

Establishing metrics and reporting mechanisms to track project performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Stakeholder Management:
  

Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and managing expectations.

• Continuous Improvement:
  

I Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensuring Compliance:
  

Ensuring that projects comply with relevant organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Must have Experience:

• Significant experience 8 - 10 years in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects of varying complexity.
• End Client facing experience
• PMP / Prince 2 certified
• BFS Experience
• Product Implementation experience
• Ready to work in second shift
  

Education:

Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Leadership Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively managing teams and stakeholders.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as MS Project, Jira, or similar. Ability to analyze project data, identify trends, and develop solutions to address project challenges.

Business Acumen:

Understanding of business objectives and the ability to align project management with overall business goals including strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Industry Knowledge:

Experience working in Fintech is must.