Project Manager

Industry: IT/Cloud Services

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Title: Program Manager (PMP Certified)

Role & responsibilities:

1. Program Management: • Plan, execute, and oversee multiple projects within the program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and cost.

2. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, engineers, and business stakeholders, to deliver program objectives. • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing regular updates and managing expectations.

3. Risk and Issue Management: • Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure swift resolution to minimize project impact. • Maintain a risk register and regularly communicate status updates to stakeholders.

4. Process Improvement: • Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program performance and implementing best practices in project and program management. • Standardize processes for efficiency and effectiveness across the program lifecycle.

5. Performance Reporting: • Monitor program metrics, prepare status reports, and present performance insights to senior management and stakeholders. • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Required Skills and Proficiencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project, Jira, or similar.

• Proven expertise in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, execution, closure, and invoicing.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies.

• Should be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while leading a team of project associates.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in program or project management within the IT industry, with a preference for experience in the cloud domain.

PMP Certification is mandatory