Project Management Officer

Senior Project Manager Job Description At ESDS, our core Values - Exuberant Support, Proactive Approach, Continuous Knowledge Enhancement, Organization above team and Self, Respect & Care and Love for Environment. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage our organization's projects from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities, extensive project management expertise, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and implement best practices to ensure project success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. • Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Establish clear roles and responsibilities for team members and stakeholders, and ensure accountability throughout the project.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project risks and issues. • Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and adjust plans as necessary to meet project milestones and deadlines.

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.

• Generate opportunities for cross-sell/upsell.

• Lead project meetings, including kick-off meetings, status meetings, and stakeholder presentations.

• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize efficiency and productivity.

• Keep a close eye on the billing v/s deployed components and highlight diversions, if any.

• Keep in touch with the customer’s business owners and decision makers to understand their technology needs and upsell / cross-sell where possible.

• Ensure compliance with project management best practices, standards, and methodologies.

• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting teamwork, creativity, and innovation.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

• Mentor and coach junior project management staff, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional growth and development.

• Prepare and present project reports, including status reports, budget updates, and post-project evaluations, to senior management and stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desirable.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, Hybrid, Waterfall, etc.

• Proven ability to identify project risks and develop effective risk mitigation strategies. • Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Experience managing projects in diverse industries or sectors is a plus.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of project management.

• Must be well versed with excel and capable to maintain customer accounts from commercial perspective.

• Should be good at documentation and record keeping.

Qualifications 1. M.E / M.Tech / MBA/ MCA 2. Certificates - PMP 3. Fluent in English/Hindi/Marathi