Job Description : Product Project Manager
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Overview
We are seeking a proactive and independent Product Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through deployment and rollout in a SAFe Agile environment. The candidate will drive project success by coordinating with Product / Engineering and external stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of deliverables and effective risk management. This role demands autonomy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced product environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation : Work with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and key artifacts, such as the Lean Business Case (LBC), ensuring alignment with business goals.Requirements Coordination : Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure product requirements and user stories are clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned with project timelines within a PI (Program Increment) structure.Risk and Deliverable Management : Track project risks, issues, and deliverables using tools like RAID charts and Gantt charts to maintain transparency and accountability.Autonomous Delivery : Manage projects independently, proactively identifying challenges and driving solutions without requiring extensive oversight.Progress Tracking : Utilize project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, RAID logs, burndown charts) to monitor milestones, dependencies, and overall project health.Follow-Up and Feedback : Implement effective follow-up processes and feedback loops to ensure stakeholder alignment, continuous improvement, and successful project outcomes.Stakeholder Relationship Building : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams (e.g., Product, Engineering) and external organization-wide stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust.Dependency Management : Coordinate deliverables across teams, managing external factors such as delayed onboarding or cross-team dependencies to keep projects on track.Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in a cross-functional, dynamic product development environment.Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile principles, with experience in initiating projects and managing requirements.Proficiency in creating and managing tracking artifacts (e.g., RAID logs, Gantt charts, burndown charts).Ability to work independently, proactively engaging stakeholders and driving project success.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to facilitate collaboration across teams and external partners.Experience establishing follow-up mechanisms and feedback loops to ensure project alignment and continuous improvement.Familiarity with managing deliverables impacted by external factors, such as delayed team onboarding or cross-team dependencies.Hands-on experience with project management tools like Smartsheet or similar platforms.Experience with ServiceNow for ticket management.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to manage projects across global, remote teams, effectively navigating time-zone differences.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address risks and issues proactively.Based in India, with the ability to work remotely in a dynamic environment.Preferred Skills
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile certifications like SAFe Agilist).Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Miro).Familiarity with enterprise-scale product development processes.Advanced analytical skills for resolving complex project challenges.