Senior Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities The Project Manager accomplishes project objectives by planning project activities; evaluating implementation and progress of project. I) Individual Specific (Project Related)- Planning & Organizing- v Charter out detailed estimations for all Projects; post first point of contact with the customer. v Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. v Create and maintain project management plan. v Clearly chalk out Goals & Milestones and set standards according to customer requirements. v To ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. v To effectively, proactively manage, minimize risk on project. Delivery- v Effectively use project management software to keep track of resources, work items and allocation, status, time lines and project deliverables (or outputs). v Drive/Manage deployments. v To manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. v To execute a project on time, within budget and complete to an accepted level of quality writ customers’ & SolverMinds specifications. v Keep a close track & manage effort variance & defects leakage during the execution of the projects. v Process – Ensure process adherence as per SolverMinds. Processes in all Projects. Budget- v Effectively manage project budget. v Manage & track Profitability Targets and Planned V/s Actual Variance in the project budgets. Technical/Domain & Industry Knowledge- v Technology - Proficient in using all of the required technologies and tools (i.e. software, hardware, business processes). v Is proficient in the knowledge of SolverMinds’ Domain & its’ applicability to various Projects. v Product Knowledge - Proficient at installing, configuring, training, and troubleshooting the applicable products. v Abreast with latest Industry knowledge-Stays current with industry wide technological trends and developments. Understands the Industry including jargon and business processes. II) Customer Specific v External Customer Management - Pro-actively understands client's needs and configures solutions to ensure that SolverMinds meets their requirements. v Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction. v Internal Customer Management - Manages cordial interpersonal relationships across SolverMinds; needed to leverage & influence effective outcomes wrt Projects/assignments/situations. v Problem Identification & Solving Skills v Decision Making Capabilities. Requirements Qualifications v BE, MCA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline from a reputed college or university. v Should be proficient in project management tools and techniques. v Should possess IT acumen and a general understanding in the areas of Business Intelligence and Data warehousing. v Should be PMP Certified. Skills and Experience : v Minimum of 10 years’ work experience, with a minimum 5 year experience in Project Management with a fast paced IT company serving preferably Container Shipping Technology solutions. v Prior experience in managing global projects with teams across multiple time zones is highly preferred. v Demonstrated success in developing strategy, driving process improvement and effective partnering to lead critical business change. v Strong business and IT acumen, including problem solving skills and critical thinking. v Excellent planning, decision-making, and communication skills. v Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees. v Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations within the field of Human Resources. v Strong entrepreneurial spirit. v Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.