Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Software Projects (Development, Customization, Implementation and Support Projects)
  
• Work collaboratively with development team, technical lead, and business analyst to determine technical direction and approach to system design and implementation, including both core and supporting systems.
  
• Define and track project milestones and deliverables, including, but not limited to: Project schedule, Detailed project plans.
  
• Tailor project management, development, and support processes to meet the needs of individual (new and/or ongoing) projects.
  
• Manage day -to -day activities of projects and staff; communicate with project teams as necessary to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within cost and quality parameters.
  
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed in regard to project deliverables including managing expectations, presenting and interfacing with sponsors.
  
• Identify and manage the Risk (mitigation / contingency plan) and issues logs. Make decisions and communicate trade -offs and risks, drive key decisions across projects.
  
• Provide input into strategic planning and asset creation processes.
  
• Coach and train project team members on Software Development processes and best practices.
  
  

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development experience with sound understanding of PMP knowledge areas.
  
• 4 -5 years of project management experience in executing the Digital Transformation initiatives in fixed price mode for software and product implementations, with banking clients.
  
• Should have strong client management and interaction experience
  
• Should have prior experience in designing and developing software applications preferably using Java/J2EE
  
• Experience in estimating project efforts and cost
  
• Proficient with MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications
  
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross -functional project teams
  
• Ability to effectively manage large teams 15 -20 members
  
• Should possess good communication and problem -solving skills
  
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including conflict resolution skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a professional manner with technology staff, business stakeholders, end users, management, and others outside the organization.
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
• Self -motivated with ability to drive multiple projects.