Leading and directly managing team(s) in the delivery of project-based activities.
Providing estimates, document/review SOWs, and project documentation in support of on-going client needs and new opportunities.
Maintaining direct control over project planning. Must be able to set up measures to build the proper foundation that will be a stepping-stone to project success.
Playing a key role in the client relationship management and handle a wide range of communication and escalations that demand a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, insight and judgment.
Identifying, assessing, and liaising with business partners to unearth needs and requirements
Analyse requirements for feasibility with regards to implementation and work closely with the solution architect/technical architect on the framework, technology stack
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
Develop a detailed project plan, identify risks & dependencies
Track the project progress, to deliver on-time, within scope and within budget
Manage the work allocation to the teams
Play the role of an Engagement lead where needed
Mentor team members in project teams and conduct 1:1, seek feedback and address concerns
Aware of Scrum methodology and various other associated ceremonies like sprint planning, review, retrospective etc.
Qualifications:
BE degree with 15+ years of experience in the IT sector
At least 10+ years’ experience in leading teams and managing projects
Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to effectively communicate
Demonstrated experience in building project plans, project management aspects – risk, schedule, budget, scope, effort.
Strong technical understanding and foundation is a must
Ability to take complete ownership of the project(s).
Experience in stakeholder management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage a team of technical and business resources, responsible for gathering requirements, design, configuration, development, QA, UAT and go-live.
Strong experience in using project management methodologies.
Experience working in Agile model preferred
Prior experience of working with ed-tech applications will be an added advantage.