Lead Project Manager
Experience
15+ years
Bangalore or Chennai
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and seamless collaboration across teams. This role includes overseeing multiple Project Managers, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and fostering a high-performance culture within the delivery organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in managing large-scale software or business transformation projects.
Skills & Competencies:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in project or delivery management within IT, software development, or digital transformation.
Strong understanding of various methodologies, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and DevOps practices.
Qualifications:
Proven experience managing large, complex projects with distributed teams across multiple geographies.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Expertise in risk management, resource planning, and budget control.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or ITIL are highly desirable.
General responsibilities of the role:
End-to-End Project Management: Lead and manage multiple client projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project objectives.
Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the project.
Team Management: Lead a team of Project Managers, setting clear goals and expectations, and ensuring accountability across projects.
Team Leadership: Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, design, operations) to ensure effective execution of project tasks and milestones.
Scope and Change Management: Define project scope and objectives, ensuring scope changes are carefully managed and communicated to all stakeholders.
Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure the project is completed within financial constraints.
Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and address challenges proactively to keep the project on track.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet the quality standards and are aligned with the client’s requirements.
Reporting and Documentation: Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management on project status, risks, and outcomes. Maintain thorough project documentation for future reference.