GBS IT Project Manager Jobs in Chennai - The Ruby Mills Ltd

GBS IT Project Manager

The Ruby Mills Ltd

3+ Years

Not disclosed

Expired

Posted: 10 Jul 20

Job Description

The GBS IT Project Manager has responsibility for leading assigned projects/product teams and successfully delivering desired high impact, high value outcomes while staying within project constraints of time, scope and budget. This is done through successful project planning, team management, and project execution.

100% of Time

Own and lead project execution to enable business outcomes.
Throughout project execution, actively manage all aspects of project management - Scope, Budget, Resource, Schedule, Communication, Risk, Quality, Integration, and Development of Self & Others.
Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters.
Work with project team members to gather estimates for activities/tasks.
Lead core team meetings and help facilitate steering team meetings as needed.
Lead the identification/management/mitigation of risks specifically those related to business risk or potential business disruption
Effectively communicate project status, risks, and escalate for resolution when appropriate. Tailor message appropriately to various levels of leadership.
Communicate expectations and key accountabilities to ensure project success
Validate financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and other project expenditures.
Build and maintain trusted, collaborative working relationships with team members (including remote folks) with appropriate coaching and timely feedback.
Ensure appropriate audits and reviews are completed.
Accountable for one or more initiatives.

Education
Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors
Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
Preferred Major Area of Study: - CIS (Computer Information Systems), MIS (Management Information Systems) or Business Management
Preferred Professional Certifications: PMP, CSM
Experience
Minimum years of related experience required: 8+ Years
Preferred years of related experience: 5+ managing global projects, 2 years in leadership of agile product teams

Specific Job Experience Or Skills Needed

Theoretical and practical knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, workflows and terminologies
Broad working knowledge and experience in applying Agile mindset, methods, tools.
Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity.
Demonstrated drive to successfully deliver high impact, high value project/product outcomes within project constraints and guidelines.
Ability to discern and ask insightful and difficult questions and maintain a multi-perspective approach while driving to appropriate and timely decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues and concepts and articulate recommendations clearly and concisely.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven ability to and experience in influencing at all levels of a team (team members, peers, project leads, directors, stakeholders, and executive sponsors)
Experience in working effectively and building strong relationships with remote team members.
Strong budget management skills

Competencies/Behaviors Required For Job

Ability to navigate a matrix organization effectively.
Solid influencing skills.
Sound business and technical acumen.
Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure.
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally.
Attention to detail coupled with proven ability to see the big picture
Strong organizational skills
Experience working effectively with a diverse and co-located team.
Ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives.
Demonstrated success at delivering complex projects.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools. Experience using the Agile methodology and Scrum is considered a plus.
Self-managing, results oriented, and capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously.