Assistant Project Manager

FCI CCM, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cashless medical insurance

Accidental insurance

Life insurance

Provident Fund and Gratuity

Job summary

Friends Color Images Pvt Ltd in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee multiple software projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope. You will collaborate with developers, designers, QA engineers and other stakeholders to drive project success.

The role requires 6+ years in IT project management, with at least 4 years in an Assistant PM capacity, plus hands-on experience in Java, Angular and Node.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT project management experience, including 4+ years as Assistant Project Manager
• Experience in web development projects using Java, Angular, Node
• Strong end-to-end delivery lifecycle and WBS estimation knowledge
• Experience with distributed teams and delivery processes
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with team leads to scope complex projects
• Conduct regular project reviews to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Oversee resources and personnel management within the team
• Liaise with business teams and provide status reports to stakeholders
• Follow SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and traditional methodologies
• Monitor SDLC phases from requirements to design, development, testing

Skills

Project management

Agile & Scrum

People management

Communication

Planning & organization

Stakeholder management

Tools

Java

Angular

Node.js

Job description

Friends Color Images Pvt Ltd | Full time

• Weekly Off Sunday Fixed off + 2 Saturdays Off
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Country India
• Postal Code 400710

Job Description

Broad Function:

We are seeking a talented Assistant Project Manager to manage multiple complex projects and ensure timely delivery within budget and scope.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, quality assurance engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project. The Technical Project Manager will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating project risks, communicating project status and progress to senior management and stakeholders, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple projects and working with team leads to scope complex projects.
  
• Perform project reviews on a consistent basis to ensure project delivery is on time and on budget.
  
• Manage resources and personnel management aspects of the team.
  
• Liaise closely with business teams including taking briefs and providing status reports.
  
• Follow best project management practices alongside SDLC processes, using Agile, Scrum & traditional methodologies.
  
• Monitor SDLC, including requirement/s gathering, analysis and design, development & testing.
  
• Review individual and team job reports on a weekly basis and proactively raise any issues, such as cost variations, with management.
  
• Responsible for the construction, presentation, and signoffs of key deliverables such as Project Plans, Project Schedule.
  
• Facilitating planning sessions at various stages of the project lifecycle.
  
• Work with a mixed bag of software engineers/developers/testers/technical writers with varying experiences to meet timely delivery in a dynamic business environment.
  
• Manage relationship between FCI development team/s, client and vendors for multiple projects.
  
• Work with production teams to create appropriate production schedules.
  

Key Skills Required:

• Project Management: The ability to manage multiple projects, work with team leads to scope complex projects, perform project reviews on a consistent basis, and ensure project delivery is on time and within budget.
• Technical Skills: Experience in managing web development and integration projects using Java, Angular, Node, and other related technologies. Understanding of SDLC processes and project estimation techniques.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working with and training others on Agile methodology and Scrum practices.
• People Management: The ability to manage resources and personnel management aspects of the team. Build high- performing teams, mentor team members, and build a strong second line.
• Communication: Excellent customer interfacing skills, ability to interact with senior leadership teams from IT and Business in the customer organization. Able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Planning and Organization: The ability to facilitate planning sessions at various stages of the project lifecycle. Responsible for the construction, presentation, and signoffs of key deliverables such as Project Plans, Project Schedule, Project Status Review and Risk registers.

Requirements

Desired Candidate profile:

• At least 6+ of experience in IT project management, of which 4+ should be in an Assistant Project Manager role in a mid-sized software development company.
• Prior experience in development will be preferred.
• Proven experience in managing web development and integration projects using Java, Angular, Node, and other related technologies.
• Strong experience in end-to-end project delivery lifecycle and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) estimation technique.
• Experience with delivery within distributed teams, defining and implementing delivery processes, and handling a mix of project types and technologies.

The company offers a range of employee benefits including:

• Cashless medical insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Accidental insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Retirement benefits including Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity