Skills/Requirements : Project Manager

- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards successful project outcomes.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project goals, risks, and status to stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain project momentum.

- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and make informed decisions.

- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and best practices.

- Ability to manage complex, high-priority projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination:

- Lead the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring all tasks, timelines, and resources are clearly defined and aligned with project objectives.

- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.

- Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure the efficient execution of project tasks.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

- Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

- Foster a collaborative environment to facilitate team cooperation, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving.

- Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure that project goals are met and tasks are completed effectively.

Budget & Resource Management:

- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.

- Monitor project expenses, track variances, and take corrective actions when necessary to keep the project within budget.

- Manage resource allocation, ensuring the availability of necessary resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, technology) throughout the project.

Risk & Issue Management:

- Identify potential risks and obstacles that may impact project success and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

- Proactively address issues as they arise, working with stakeholders to resolve them quickly and effectively.

- Continuously monitor project progress, track potential risks, and adjust plans as necessary to stay on track.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

- Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication with stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and vendors.

- Provide regular updates on project status, including progress against milestones, risks, and budget performance.

- Facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed of project developments.

Quality Control & Monitoring:

- Ensure that project deliverables meet the defined quality standards, specifications, and expectations of stakeholders.

- Oversee the review, testing, and validation of deliverables to ensure quality control processes are followed.

- Address any quality issues that arise during project execution and take corrective actions to maintain project integrity.

Change Management:

- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources, ensuring that any modifications are aligned with the project's goals.

- Implement effective change control processes to ensure that changes are properly evaluated, approved, and documented.

Documentation & Compliance:

- Maintain accurate documentation of all project activities, including project plans, risk assessments, status reports, and meeting notes.

- Ensure that the project complies with any regulatory, legal, or contractual requirements and company policies.

- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement in future projects.

Qualification:

- B.E / B. Tech in any specialization or MCA.

- An MBA is preferable but not mandatory.

- 10 or more years of experience in large and complex IT system implementation projects.

- Experience in at least two projects involving the implementation of IT systems for a user base of 1,000 at the national/sub-national level or in a Public Sector Unit (PSU), both in India or abroad.

- This experience should be in the capacity of Project Management in the public finance and/or related domains.

- Additionally, familiarity with projects compliant with ISO/CMMI standards and processes is desirable