Associate Manager, Operations - R01572457

Lever, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Bengaluru invites an experienced Associate Manager, Operations to lead multiple project teams and drive timely delivery of complex initiatives.

You will develop, maintain, and optimize MS Project Plans, forecast outcomes, and report progress to senior management. Experience with Agile, Scrum, and SAFe is essential, along with strong budgeting, risk management, KPI tracking, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in project management and operations with leadership.
• Experience leading multiple teams to achieve milestones.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, risk management and reporting.
• Experience applying Agile, Scrum and SAFe methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple project teams to meet objectives and milestones.
• Develop and optimize MS Project Plans to forecast outcomes.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and SAFe to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and risks to minimize impact.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align goals with strategy.
• Prepare detailed status reports and KPI insights for senior management.
• Ensure adherence to PM best practices and standards.
• Mentor team members to foster accountability and high performance.

Skills

MS Project Plan

Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe)

PMP

CSM

Risk management

Budgeting & financial tracking

KPI development & tracking

Process optimization

Data analytics for operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Project Management / IT (or related)

CSM

PMP

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

Associate Manager, Operations

Job requirements

Experience Range: 5 to 8 years of experience in project management and operations, including hands-on leadership of complex projects utilizing industry-standard methodologies

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple project teams to ensure timely achievement of operational objectives and project milestones
• Develop, maintain, and optimize MS Project Plans to track progress, allocate resources, and forecast project outcomes
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and risks, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize impact
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational strategy and requirements
• Prepare and deliver detailed project status reports, metrics, and insights to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and standards in project management
• Mentor and coach team members to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance

Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Project Plan for scheduling and resource management
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
• Experience with project management frameworks such as PMP and CSM
• Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Proficient in project budgeting and financial tracking
• Ability to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational excellence
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with large-scale enterprise transformation projects
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar operational frameworks
• Background in managing remote or distributed teams
• Expertise in change management processes
• Ability to leverage data analytics for operational decision-making

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification