This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range : Rs 1000000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 10-20 LPA)
Min Experience : 10 years
Location : Bengaluru
JobType : full-time
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects across international geographies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in end-to-end project lifecycle management, hold a PMP certification , and demonstrate a strong command over project management tools like JIRA . This role demands a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and can manage multiple stakeholders with ease.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of international projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource plans.
- Utilize JIRA and other project management tools for backlog grooming, sprint planning, status reporting, and issue tracking.
- Establish and maintain communication channels with cross-functional global teams, including engineering, design, QA, and operations.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across different time zones to ensure expectations are met and deliverables are aligned.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including regulatory and quality requirements where applicable.
- Facilitate regular project meetings, reviews, and post-mortem analyses to drive process improvements.
- Prepare and present comprehensive project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior leadership.
- Drive change management and continuous improvement within the project management function.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.PMP certification is mandatory.10–15 years of professional experience in project management, including a minimum of 5 years leading international or cross-border projects .Strong hands-on experience with JIRA , Confluence, and other Agile / Scrum-based project tracking tools.Demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects across software / product development or technology transformation initiatives.Proficiency in project methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work effectively in global, cross-cultural teams and across different time zones.High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in working with distributed development teams or off-shore delivery models.Knowledge of tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or Trello in addition to JIRA.Understanding of compliance frameworks and product lifecycle management.