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Head Project Management / PMO Lead

10 - 15 years

17 - 22 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

About the Role


We are seeking a

highly experienced Project Management leader

to establish and enforce

project management methodologies and best practices

across the organization. This person will be responsible for ensuring

structured project execution

, optimizing

delivery efficiency

, and maintaining

high standards of documentation, governance, and reporting

.

This individual will:

Define and standardize project management methodologies

across all teams.

Ensure adherence to project delivery best practices

through governance and audits.

Work across multiple methodologies

(Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) based on project needs.

Optimize resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication

.

Continuously improve project management frameworks and delivery efficiency

.


Key Responsibilities

1. Standardization & Best Practices

Define and establish

project management methodologies, frameworks, and workflows

.
Ensure

consistent documentation standards

for project planning, execution, and closure.
Implement

PMO policies

to streamline project execution across the organization.
Align project management with

business goals, client expectations, and delivery objectives

.

2. Multi-Methodology Approach & Flexibility

Develop frameworks supporting

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and Hybrid models

.
Guide teams on

choosing the right methodology

for each project.
Ensure seamless

transition between methodologies

when required.

3. Project Governance & Audits

Conduct

regular audits

to ensure compliance with defined project management standards.
Identify

gaps in project execution and process inefficiencies

.
Provide

strategic recommendations

for process improvements and risk mitigation.

4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

Work closely with

developers, product managers, QA teams, and leadership

to ensure alignment.
Drive

transparent reporting

and provide

real-time project health metrics

.
Improve stakeholder communication through

structured reporting and escalation processes

.

5. Risk & Resource Management

Optimize

resource allocation and project timelines

to improve efficiency.
Develop

risk assessment strategies

to preemptively identify and mitigate issues.
Ensure

on-time delivery, budget control, and client satisfaction

.

6. Continuous Improvement & Training

Stay updated with

emerging trends in project management

and implement

best-in-class practices

.
Mentor and coach

project managers, business analysts, and product owners

.
Drive a

culture of collaboration, accountability, and process improvement

.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

  1. 10+ years of experience

    in project management, PMO leadership, or related roles.
  2. Expertise in

    multiple project management methodologies

    (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban, Hybrid, etc.).
  3. Strong understanding of

    project documentation, reporting, and governance

    .
  4. Experience in

    project audits, compliance, and delivery best practices

    .
  5. Proficiency in

    project management tools

    like Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project, or Confluence.
  6. Strong stakeholder management and

    cross-functional team leadership experience

    .

Preferred:

  • Certifications such as

    PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agile, or Six Sigma

    .
  • Experience in

    software development environments

    and

    technology project management

    .
  • Knowledge of

    cloud-based project delivery models and DevOps integration

    .
  • Strong familiarity with

    change management and process automation

    .

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