SOC Transformation - Project Manager

Required Technical Skill:

• Strong understanding of critical PM concepts such as activity plans, milestones, task dependencies, risk and issue tracking, status reporting.
• Strong understanding of Agile Methodologies and ability for deliver projects using a hybrid Agile-waterfall methodology.
• Ability to effectively lead an engagement team, making effective and efficient use of project resources, identifying and resolving complex problems/issues related to people, processes, and technology and strategy, both internally (organizational) and externally (client/engagement/project).
• Strong understanding of, and ability to execute project management methodologies and tools
• Extensive problem solving and analytical skills

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)

Must-Have**

(Ideally should not be more than 3-5)

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity/ IT and sound knowledge of project deliver methodologies.
• Project management experience or Service Management in IT infrastructure, Clouds, application development with IT infrastructure experience or Cybersecurity projects from conception to closure.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, and waterfall methodologies along with tools such as MS Project or JIRA
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to think out of the box required.
• Excellent customer service and communication (oral / written) skills required.

Good-to-Have

• Certified in PMI, PRINCE2 or APM. Certified in CSM, PSM or other Agile professional certification.
• Experience of working with diverse teams and is a team player

Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role

• Develop comprehensive project plans that integrate both Agile and Waterfall elements, ensuring clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Defining priorities and requirements and managing the project through planning, design, build, testing, and service transition phases.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Identifies and facilitates the resolution of any issues that may arise.
• Managing 3rd party vendors and managing multiple individuals and project aspects running concurrently.
• Facilitate collaboration between Agile and Waterfall teams, ensuring seamless integration and communication.
• Monitor project progress using appropriate tools and methodologies, and adjust plans as necessary to stay on track.
• Generate regular status reports for stakeholders, highlighting progress, issues, and any changes to the project scope or timeline.