Project manager

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 10-20 LPA) Min Experience: 10 years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects across international geographies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in end-to-end project lifecycle management, hold a PMP certification , and demonstrate a strong command over project management tools like JIRA . This role demands a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and can manage multiple stakeholders with ease. Requirements Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of international projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. Develop and manage detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource plans. Utilize JIRA and other project management tools for backlog grooming, sprint planning, status reporting, and issue tracking. Establish and maintain communication channels with cross-functional global teams, including engineering, design, QA, and operations. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively. Collaborate closely with stakeholders across different time zones to ensure expectations are met and deliverables are aligned. Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including regulatory and quality requirements where applicable. Facilitate regular project meetings, reviews, and post-mortem analyses to drive process improvements. Prepare and present comprehensive project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior leadership. Drive change management and continuous improvement within the project management function. Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP certification is mandatory. 10-15 years of professional experience in project management, including a minimum of 5 years leading international or cross-border projects. Strong hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other Agile/Scrum-based project tracking tools. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects across software/product development or technology transformation initiatives. Proficiency in project methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in global, cross-cultural teams and across different time zones. High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience in working with distributed development teams or off-shore delivery models. Knowledge of tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or Trello in addition to JIRA. Understanding of compliance frameworks and product lifecycle management