
Project Manager I
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead projects/programs from Cost, Benefit, Schedule, Scope & quality perspective till projects/program benefits are realized, delivered & sustained
- Support all organizational functions, technology initiatives, tool deployment and process optimization or similar adhoc projects as and when demand arises.
- Work with internal customers and cross-functional teams viz. Product & technology, Content Product Owners and other engineering teams to identify new opportunities, address critical needs, and solve complex problems using PPM expertise.
- Lead Phase gate reviews, milestone deliveries and technology roadmap formation, etc. to ensure alignment on organizational strategy & roadmap
- Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
- Understand large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, then deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected. Maturity, high judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical talent and leadership are essential to success in this role.
- Creating and managing the best operating environment for the successful execution of identified objectives of a program.
- Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of global experience in VMO related fields viz. Integrations, Transformation, Technical Project/Program management or 6+ years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3+ years experience; or equivalent experience.
- Curious to learn and implement new age technology to add value to the wider organization or in your day-to-day tasks & responsibilities.
- A project management consultant with proven method melding expertise in multiple project management methodologies from diverse institutions viz. PMI, ASQ, Scrum Org, Axelos.
- Has a working knowledge & proven understanding of SDLC concepts & agile way of working
- An expert in utilizing tools like value stream mapping, power point, visio, tableau, etc. for effective story telling through data visualization
- Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related sub-areas to improve efficiency.
- Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.