Implementation Project Manager

SAS; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS is seeking an experienced Implementation Project Manager to lead customer-facing software implementation projects in Mumbai. You will manage delivery, customer relationships, governance, and financial performance to ensure successful outcomes and high satisfaction.

You will develop project plans, coordinate internal teams and vendors, monitor budgets, and report progress. You will also contribute to pre-sales activities and support post-implementation transition to the support team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing software implementation, technology, or enterprise application projects.
• Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of software implementation and delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated governance, risk management, and project financial oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Leads customer-facing software implementation projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Manages project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Serves as the primary contact for customers and key stakeholders.
• Provides project governance, progress reporting, and status communications.
• Coordinates project resources, internal teams, and third-party vendors.
• Monitors project budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Ensures project deliverables meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Supports post-implementation activities and transition to support teams.
• Contributes to proposal development and other pre-sales activities as needed.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
• Contributes to consulting practice development and operational excellence.
• Participates in knowledge-sharing and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Mumbai, India

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced Implementation Project Manager to lead customer-facing software implementation projects. The successful candidate will manage project delivery, customer relationships, project governance, and financial performance while ensuring successful project outcomes and high customer satisfaction. Implementation PM is responsible for all aspects of project management including direction, planning, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of software implementation projects while ensuring alignment with SAS strategy, customer expectations, and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads customer-facing software implementation projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Manages project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Serves as the primary contact for customers and key stakeholders.
• Provides project governance, progress reporting, and status communications.
• Coordinates project resources, internal teams, and third-party vendors.
• Monitors project budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Ensures project deliverables meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Supports post-implementation activities and transition to support teams.
• Contributes to proposal development and other pre-sales activities as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
• Contributes to consulting practice development and operational excellence.
• Participates in knowledge-sharing and organizational initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and build consensus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and budgeting principles.
• Understanding of software development and implementation environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing software implementation, technology, or enterprise application projects.
• Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of software implementation and delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in project governance, risk management, and project financial oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience within the Financial Services industry, including Banking or Insurance.
• Experience working in a client-vendor/client-supplier environment.
• Understanding of Analytics, AI, Fraud, or Risk solutions.
• Experience supporting proposal development or business development activities.
• Experience supporting post-implementation, maintenance, or managed services environments.
• Hindi language skills are welcome but not required.