Project Manager II

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a (experienced and) motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic banking tech company.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for the below:
• Project Planning: Spearhead Monthly & Quarterly Project Planning, collaborating seamlessly with Cross-Cluster teams.
• Agile Execution: Drive Agile Execution in coordination with Cross-Cluster teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Cadence Facilitation: Facilitate Daily/Weekly Cadences, including Daily Scrum Stand-ups and Scrum of Scrums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Defect Triage Leadership: Lead Defect Triage meetups both internally and externally with the client, actively contributing to issue resolution.
• Governance Meetings: Actively contribute to Weekly Governance Meetings, both internal and external, providing insights and updates.
• SDLC Process Adherence: Adhere to and reinforce SDLC processes, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Retrospectives: Drive project Retrospectives Meetups, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and amplify risks, enabling decision-makers in effective Risk Mitigation strategies.
• Collaborative Leadership: Foster collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams, ensuring a unified approach to project objectives.
• Client Engagement: Engage externally with clients, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities for process improvement, efficiency enhancements, and innovative solutions.
• Decision Support: Provide decision support by presenting comprehensive insights and data to key stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of release-related activities and provide regular reports to stakeholders.

Skills

• Program Milestones: Ability to define strategic program milestones, providing a clear roadmap for execution and achievement.
• Execution Oversight: Ensure effective execution of program milestones, maintaining a focus on project objectives and timelines.
• Multiple Project Management: Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Agile Knowledge: Knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies will be a significant advantage, contributing to efficient project delivery.
• Customer Liaison: Ability to build strong relationships and successfully engage with customers, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Program Management Tools: Proficiency in program management tools, with a preference for experience with Jira.
• Agile Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in breaking down problems, organizing work, planning activities, and delivering programs, particularly in liaison with TPMs (Technical Program Managers) in agile delivery models.
• Independent Operation: Demonstrated ability to operate with independence and autonomy, showcasing leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex program details and updates effectively.
• Agility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring flexibility in program management approaches.
• Analytical Thinking: Possess a strong analytical mindset, with a demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
• Process Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency.
• Results Orientation: Maintain a results-driven approach, ensuring the successful delivery of programs aligned with organizational objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience Landscape: 4-8 years of experience in Project Management.
• Education/ Pedigree: B.Tech