Project Manager

Ness Digital Engineering is seeking a Project Manager in Pune, India, to lead and manage project management practices. This individual contributor role focuses on the waterfall model, establishing and improving project management standards, processes, and tools. Responsibilities include developing methodologies, providing training, promoting best practices, managing project portfolios, risk management, performance measurement, stakeholder management, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance.

Must Have

• Significant experience (8-10 years) in project management
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects of varying complexity
• End Client facing experience
• PMP / Prince 2 certified
• BFS Experience
• Product Implementation experience
• Ready to work in second shift
• Master's degree or MBA preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Ability to analyze project data, identify trends, and develop solutions
• Understanding of business objectives and ability to align project management with overall business goals
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience working in Fintech is must

Description

Position at Ness Digital Engineering (India) Private Limited

As project manager it is expected to lead and manage project management practices within an organization.

This would be an individual contributor role working in water-fall model and involves establishing, maintaining, and improving project management standards, processes, and tools across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Project Management Methodologies:

This includes creating, updating, and maintaining project management frameworks, standards, and best practices.

• Providing Training and Support:

Offering guidance, training, and support to project managers and teams on project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Promoting Best Practices:

Identifying, sharing, and promoting project management best practices across the organization.

• Managing Project Portfolio:

Overseeing the overall project portfolio, prioritizing projects, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Risk Management:

Developing and implementing risk management strategies and processes to minimize project risks.

• Performance Measurement:

Establishing metrics and reporting mechanisms to track project performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Stakeholder Management:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, and managing expectations.

• Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensuring Compliance:

Ensuring that projects comply with relevant organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Must have Experience:

• Significant experience 8 - 10 years in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects of varying complexity.
• End Client facing experience
• PMP / Prince 2 certified
• BFS Experience
• Product Implementation experience
• Ready to work in second shift

Education: Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively managing teams and stakeholders.

Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as MS Project, Jira, or similar. Ability to analyze project data, identify trends, and develop solutions to address project challenges.

Business Acumen: Understanding of business objectives and the ability to align project management with overall business goals including strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Industry Knowledge: Experience working in Fintech is must.