Project Manager

As a Deputy Manager in the IT Project department, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex IT projects within the Shared Service Center (SSC). You will be expected to apply your project management and business analysis skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. You will also be expected to demonstrate strong business acumen, entrepreneurship, a global mindset, and people excellence.

Responsibilities of Project Manager_IT_Project_SSC

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company
• Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during the project cycle
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Functional Competencies:

• Project Management: The candidate should have a proven track record of successfully managing IT projects from start to finish. This includes defining project scope, setting deadlines, assigning tasks, and monitoring project progress. The candidate should be proficient in using project management tools and methodologies.
• Business Analysis: The candidate should have the ability to analyze business needs and requirements, identify problems, and propose solutions. This includes understanding and documenting business processes, conducting gap analysis, and designing process improvements.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Commercial acumen: The candidate should have a deep understanding of the business environment, including market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. They should be able to make sound business decisions based on this understanding.
• Entrepreneurship: The candidate should have the ability to think creatively and innovatively, identify opportunities, and take calculated risks to achieve business goals.
• Global Mindset: The candidate should have the ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and understand global business practices.
• People Excellence: The candidate should have strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others, build strong teams, and manage performance effectively.

Good to have skills

• Analytical Thinking: The candidate should have the ability to analyze complex problems, identify key issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: The candidate should have the ability to focus on the details of a task or project, ensuring that all aspects are correct and high quality.
• Budgeting: The candidate should have the ability to develop and manage budgets effectively, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and costs are controlled.
• Collaboration: The candidate should have the ability to work effectively with others, building positive relationships and achieving common goals.
• Communication: The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Accountability: The candidate should have a strong sense of responsibility, taking ownership of tasks and ensuring they are completed successfully and on time.

Employee type

Fulltime

Work Location

Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad

Work Mode

On Site