Project & Program Management II - R0009865 in Mumbai, Mahārāshtra at Astreya

What this Job Entails:

The Project & Program Management II role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of internal information, system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and PC deployment. The role coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.

Scope:

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Works on problems of moderate scope

• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple, cross-functional and technical projects.

• Partner with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases.

• Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.

• Engage in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc.

• Participate in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Participate in driving project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate change management.

• Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates.

• Participate in internal process improvements; remove gaps, across multiple teams and functions.

• Ensure risks are accounted for and provide risk mitigation strategies.

• Be a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate and assist with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams.

• Take an active role in evaluation of post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes.

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Builds productive internal and external working relationships

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

• Understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation)

• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently

• Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance

• Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation

• Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Various certifications

• Change management knowledge

• Familiarity with various project management methodologies

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers