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Project Manager

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Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

3-5

Location

Pune, India

Full job description

Looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Responsibilities include project leadership, team management, business case and benefits management, budget and cost control, governance, project planning and controls, scheduling and dependency management, resource management, stakeholder and communication management, and risk and issue management. Requires bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering or related field; master's or PMP preferred. Proven project management experience across full lifecycle, strong budgeting, scheduling, resource management, stakeholder engagement, communication, risk management, and conflict resolution skills.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage the project team to deliver agreed outputs/outcomes within defined scope, time, cost, and quality constraints
  • Promote ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices while engaging with stakeholders and team members
  • Define, delegate, and manage team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities
  • Develop team capability, foster innovation, and motivate team members to achieve successful project outcomes
  • Support the project sponsor in preparing and updating business cases, ensuring alignment with forecasted benefits, costs, and risks
  • Track and report progress to ensure realization of planned business benefits
  • Prepare, manage, and control project budgets
  • Monitor forecasts, changes, and actual costs to ensure financial compliance
  • Establish and maintain effective project governance and decision-making structures
  • Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities in line with organizational standards
  • Develop and document key project components, including scope, schedule, approach, resources, budgets, risks, and quality requirements
  • Implement protocols for scope changes and update project configuration documents as needed
  • Create and maintain project schedules considering dependencies, resource needs, and constraints
  • Map project dependencies, assign ownership, and actively manage interdependencies with related projects
  • Develop and maintain resource allocation plans (excluding financial resources), considering availability and scheduling variations
  • Identify key stakeholders and manage relationships, communication, and engagement strategies
  • Ensure alignment with program, portfolio, and organizational communication requirements
  • Resolve conflicts between individuals or interest groups to maintain smooth project operations
  • Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks (threats and opportunities) and issues
  • Escalate concerns as appropriate and manage interdependencies with related projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field
  • Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred
  • Proven experience in project management across the full project lifecycle
  • Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
  • Ability to manage risks, resolve conflicts, and drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment

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