Senior Project Manager

Experience: 

6+ years of experience in project management large and medium sized engagements 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with team members, provide project management expertise and leadership in the execution of complex software projects. 
• Accountable and responsible for managing and reporting project schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement for the project. 
• Consistently apply the defined project management standards and methodologies defined by the organization to assigned projects. Establish project management principles, processes, and artefacts as necessary. 
• Drive appropriate organizational change influencing stakeholders as required to ensure the successful program/project execution. 

• Ensure appropriate involvement of all stakeholders on the project as necessary 
• Plan and direct schedules, monitor budget/spending, resource allocation and utilization for the project from initiation through closure.  
• Manage project schedule and budgets – Track project metrics data (e.g., completed and in-progress work, schedule and cost variances, resource health, risks and issues etc.) and other project specific information and regularly communicate it to the project stakeholders 
• Report progress and health of the project and incorporate feedback from all stakeholders 
• Manage project communications and meetings (Daily Stand-Up Meetings, Project Reviews, AdHoc Requests) 

• Proactively manage or project risks, action items, issue resolutions, key decisions and stakeholder feedback 
• Understand dependencies and organize the activities ensuring successful completion of the project  
• Communicate regularly with the project sponsor and the team 
• Proactively identify and manage risks and issues pertaining to the project. 
• Ensure project governance practices are in place to monitor and control the project 

Experience/ Qualifications 

• PMP or similar certification with good understanding of project management and methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile 
• Strong stakeholder management skills 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Solid decision making and prioritization skills 

• Good understanding of budgeting, estimation, and project financial management 
• Experience of working in shared resources environment with teams based across different time zones 
• Knowledge of MS Project for overall project tracking, Jira for tracking agile development and SharePoint as collaboration tool 
• Bachelors degree 

 

We prefer candidates from Kerala.

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project document

Requirements and skills
Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector
Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

About Us:

Kapture Cx is an Enterprise-grade SaaS-based Customer Support Automation platform that provides businesses across industries with all-in-one customer service software. It's a cloud CRM that’s more than just a helpdesk designed to meet the needs of any industry. At Kapture, we believe that daily customer operations should be made simple and efficient to meet up with all the endless demands of customers.

 

Kapture is the preferred choice of leading brands including Nykaa, Meesho, Bigbasket, Unilever, Zepto, Ajio, Netmeds, Jio, Prestige and many others to build a world-class customer support ecosystem. Kapture Cx is headquartered in Bangalore and we have offices in Mumbai, Delhi/NCR and Florida. Our channel Partner network spans across 12 countries and powers 500+ businesses globally to automate their sales and support.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager / Implementation Manager to lead and oversee the successful implementation of our SaaS CRM solution for our B2B customers. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the implementation process, including team handling and people management, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in an IT services / Software product company with B2B SAAS implementation. 
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successfully managing complex software implementation projects, preferably in the SaaS CRM domain.
• Excellent leadership abilities to effectively manage and motivate cross-functional teams throughout the implementation lifecycle, including team handling and people management experience.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of B2B customer needs and challenges related to CRM systems.
• Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to plan, track, and report on project progress.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the implementation process.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project risks and issues proactively.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build strong relationships, understand customer requirements, and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage end-to-end implementation projects of our SaaS CRM solution for B2B customers, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
2. Build and manage a high-performing implementation team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
3. Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to understand customer requirements and create project implementation plans that align with customer expectations and business objectives.
4. Develop and maintain project schedules, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation plans to effectively manage project timelines and resources, including team members' workloads and assignments.
5. Define project deliverables, milestones, and success criteria, and monitor progress against these throughout the implementation process.
6. Manage project risks and issues, proactively identify potential obstacles and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
7. Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, quality assurance, and customer support, to ensure seamless integration and alignment during the implementation process.
8. Conduct regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and customers on project progress, risks, and issues.
9. Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by managing customer expectations, addressing concerns, and providing timely and effective solutions.
10. Contribute to the continuous improvement of implementation processes, tools, and methodologies, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

 

Job Description

Delivery Manager -

• Manage a delivery team to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries.

• Oversee daily activities of the delivery team and provide direction and guidance as needed.

• Perform resource allocations and workload assignments according to delivery requirements.

• Ensure that team maintains a high level of competence and operational excellence.

• Evaluate the performance of team members and determine training needs.

Roles & Responsibilities

Delivery Management and Escalations

• Owns the end to end delivery of the Projects, focusing on regular and timely delivery of value

• Define project scope and schedule, define and track the Release/Project plan, milestones as per SOW/Release Plan and work closely with PO/SM for the same

• Manage risks and issues, Understand and flag risks/mitigations and dependencies along with SMs/POs appropriately and timely manner

• Prepare and provide progress reports and updates

• Manage deviations from plans and work closely with SM/PO in apprising client in case of any scope/plan changes and work towards negotiation/SOW edits/approvals or take corrective measures

• Be an escalation point for every SM and PO and Client on project-related issues and provide resolution or resolve the same in a timely manner

• Manage engagement/relationship with the client and work towards the inputs/feedback from the CSAT review

People and Team Management

• Work closely with SM in removing roadblocks to their work

• Understand and solves learning, development, and training needs of Projects and team members

• Set-up goals/Roles & Responsibilities for the group/team members

• Work closely with SM for defining the career path, performance improvement plan(PIP) for group/team-members

• Takes all Hiring decisions

• Do resource Management- allocation, projections and take all Staffing decisions in consultation with PO and SM

• Work with Agile Coach to find and execute training needs and places for improvement

• Skip-level meetings with people to see their motivation, any personal issues, inter-team conflict, etc.

• Evaluate the engagement level of the group/team members and take respective actions

• Experimenting with innovation projects, pet projects, product ideas

• Drives cultural change working along with Agile Coach

Process

• Works closely with Delivery Directors to discover challenges and access programs. Ensure review and retrospective recommendations are getting implemented in the projects and work closely with Agile Coach to address the challenges with proposed recommendations.

• Improving hiring and staffing process, future planning for the group growth

• Work with the Architects/Chief Architect in supporting him to adopt the recommended engineering practices

• Get Project/Delivery Audits done for Projects at regular intervals and take respective actions

360 Degree review

• Create a 360 view of project health metrics as per Srijan standards

• Represent 360 reviews for Project at a regular cadence and provide project updates in PM forums

• Get involved in team 360 review(quarterly/project end) and work towards the feedback of team members and facilitate appraisal decisions for group/team-members

Organizational contributions

• Participate and represent group in Strategy meet with required details

• Encourage team-members/group to participate in Organisation contributions/forums

• Be a channel for Srijan to showcase by attending, delivering, networking at meetups, presentations, sessions, workshops etc.

• Be an evangelist and help HR in hiring/onboarding

Required Skills/Experience

• Overall Experience of 10+ years in the Industry

• Good experience in Agile methodology

• Analytical skills

• Well-developed interpersonal skills

• Commercial awareness

• Effective Communication

• Team working skills

• Ability to motivate people

• Management and leadership skills

Job Description

 

Looking for a results-driven Agile Engineering Project Manager to join our team of innate problem solvers. As an engineering expert with an agile mindset, you plan, solve the unexpected, and always innovating new ways to exceed expectation. This role requires individual who is able to empower and motivate the teams in order to bring about successful change.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to join an international global organization with a ‘start-up’ mentality. We highly value Openness, Collaboration, Learning Mindset, and partnering with our customers to drive Positive Outcome.

 

• MUST - SAFe Agile Certification and experience delivering in a SAFe environment
• Good knowledge in SaaS product and evolving trends
• Strong - hands on- project management experience from inception to closure phases
• Technical business analysis experience in consulting and digital transformation solution
• Hands-on technical expertise
• Appetite to learn fast in a changing environment

Job Requirements

 

Skills / Competencies

 

• 3+ years of Agile product/project management experience in delivering digital or technology-based solutions
• 5+ years of experience developing applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST Micro Services and Cloud Technologies
• 2 or more engagements as a lead (scrum master, product owner, Kanban lead, etc.) on delivery or consulting projects / product based on Scrum/ Kanban framework
• Work with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide compelling capabilities for smarten Spaces community that helps them succeed in their business goals
• Partner with Agile leadership, other delivery leads, Product Owner and other internal / external stakeholders to drive effective adoption of best practices, deployment of processes, methodologies and tools, execution of ceremonies and to drive continuous improvement on delivery engagements
• Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
• Instil best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.
• Software Development experience; experience in building and leading strong engineering teams
• Solid software development background including design patterns, data structures, test driven development
• A product mindset for owning the set-up of the end to end delivery process and tools
• Leading multiple projects with revenue, quality and timeline accountability
• Proven in delivering enterprise programs and comfortable working with a remote regional team
• Highly proficient in scope (requirements)/ backlog management, quality management and risks and issues management
• Experience of delivering one or more fixed time, fixed price or SLA based managed services engagements
• Should have experience of leading all Agile ceremonies
• Proficient in delivery and quality metrics, burn down charts, progress and status reporting
• Ability to challenge scope / requirements and review non-technical deliverables such as user documentation, estimates, etc
• Knowledge of 2 or more effort and cost estimation methodologies/ frameworks
• Ability to align the team on the organizational and (or) product vision and lead them to realise stated business outcomes.

Softskills

 

• Desire to work in fast paced environment along with project and time management skills
• Good attitude toward work and Strong problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or with a group
• Should have a clear thinking process
• Should be able to manage a team
• Should have a learning agility

 

Qualification

 

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on technical experience using Java, Spring Boot, REST Micro Services
• 3 to 5 years of Agile product/project management experience
• BE / B Tech or equivalent from any recognized university
• SAFe Agilist or SAFe PO/PM Certification

Responsibility
• Align product roadmap with delivery goals to ensure prioritizations of resources and tasks during
sprints
• Coordinate with product managers, business analyst and development teams for execution of projects
• Help in the definition of sprint goals and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring
technical feasibility
• Ensure relevant stake holders are up to date with necessary information
• Resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term
goals

Skills
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT
• 3+ years as Technical Project Manager
• Experience with Agile development (Scrum/Kanban) is must
• Experience with task tracking systems like Jira, VSTS is must
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Experience with project management tools like MS Project is a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Good knowledge of software life cycle and processes and various methodologies
• Resource planning, performance management and team motivational skills are must.
Would be a plus
• Previous development experience as business analyst, development or data science is a plus.

• UNIX / LINUX - 2 to 5 years’ experience
• DB design - 2 to 5 years’ experience.
• Team Lead - 2 to 5 years’ experience managing a team size of 8 - 12 persons.
• Overall experience in managing platforms across web & mobile developments, ability to conduct scrum meets, allocate & monitor work.
• The candidate should have an overall experience of 7 to 10 years, with a combination of the above.
• Strong team management skills, ability to drive the team & meet the deliveries.

 

 

What you need to have:

• No bonds, No contracts, No money blockages.
• Low investment.
• Entry for One Year VISA in Singapore.
• Openings in TWP Pass.
• Earn $800-$1200 & above (Rs. 40,000 - 60,000 & above).
• International career training for 1st 6 months at Singapore.
• No entrance exam/IELTS.
• Free counseling.
• Payment after VISA.
• Visa processing within 2-3 weeks.
• Transparent VISA Processing.
• Gateway to Australia.
• Arrear Candidates, Gaps are also acceptable.
• Fresher’s/Experienced can also apply.

Project Management experience in Metro Train manufacturing company,should have handled entire project from production to supply of final product.Should have experience in managing clients,billing,procrument,vendors and contract negotitaions.