Kran - Project Manager

Team Leadership & Collaboration :

• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative environment to facilitate team cooperation, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure that project goals are met and tasks are completed effectively.

Budget & Resource Management :

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor project expenses, track variances, and take corrective actions when necessary to keep the project within budget.
• Manage resource allocation, ensuring the availability of necessary resources (e.

, personnel, equipment, technology) throughout the project.

Risk & Issue Management :

• Identify potential risks and obstacles that may impact project success and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Proactively address issues as they arise, working with stakeholders to resolve them quickly and effectively.
• Continuously monitor project progress, track potential risks, and adjust plans as necessary to stay on track.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting :

• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication with stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and vendors.
• Provide regular updates on project status, including progress against milestones, risks, and budget performance.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed of project developments.

Quality Control & Monitoring :

• Ensure that project deliverables meet the defined quality standards, specifications, and expectations of stakeholders.
• Oversee the review, testing, and validation of deliverables to ensure quality control processes are followed.
• Address any quality issues that arise during project execution and take corrective actions to maintain project integrity.

Change Management :

• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources, ensuring that any modifications are aligned with the project's goals.
• Implement effective change control processes to ensure that changes are properly evaluated, approved, and documented.

Documentation & Compliance :

• Maintain accurate documentation of all project activities, including project plans, risk assessments, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Ensure that the project complies with any regulatory, legal, or contractual requirements and company policies.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement in future projects.

Skills Required :

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards successful project outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project goals, risks, and status to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and make informed An MBA is preferable but not mandatory.
• 10 or more years of experience in large and complex IT system implementation projects.
• Experience in at least two projects involving the implementation of IT systems for a user base of 1,000 at the national / sub-national level or in a Public Sector Unit (PSU), both in India or abroad.
• This experience should be in the capacity of Project Management in the public finance and / or related domains.

(ref : iimjobs.com)