IT Project Manager(Contract Role)

eMonkGlobal; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

eMonkGlobal in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with 5–6 years of delivering IT infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS projects from initiation through go-live and closure, on-site.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, vendors, risks, and stakeholder expectations, and ensure delivery meets security, performance, and business standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in IT project management across infrastructure and technology implementation projects.
• Proven end-to-end management of IT infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS implementations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud, cybersecurity) and enterprise applications.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multiple technology workstreams.
• Hands-on experience with vendor coordination, integration, testing, deployment and go-live.
• Strong vendor and third-party management experience and financial controls for projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across business and technical teams.
• Strong risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management capabilities.
• Assertive, proactive and confident in challenging delays and driving delivery teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in an on-site environment in Bengaluru.

Responsibilities

• Drive IT infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS implementation projects from initiation through go-live and closure.
• Own project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues and overall delivery outcomes.
• Lead technical delivery by coordinating infrastructure, network, security, application, cloud, workplace, and business teams.
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, technical deliverables, milestones and implementation activities.
• Manage SaaS/PaaS implementation activities, including vendor coordination, configuration, integration, testing, migration, deployment and go-live.
• Coordinate with technology teams to ensure solutions meet security, performance, availability and operational standards.
• Manage third-party vendors, system integrators, SaaS/PaaS providers and technology partners, including delivery commitments and escalations.
• Drive cross-functional teams and ensure clear ownership of project deliverables and dependencies.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and delivery challenges.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, costs, purchase requirements and financial tracking.
• Ensure projects remain within approved scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead project governance meetings and provide regular status reports, dashboards and executive updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication across business and technical teams.
• Coordinate testing, implementation, cutover, go-live and transition to support teams.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, governance, approvals and handover activities are completed.
• Drive post-implementation reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

IT Project Management

IT Infrastructure

SaaS/PaaS Implementations

Vendor Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Multi-Project Management

On-site Bengaluru

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with 5–6 years of experience in managing IT infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS solution implementation projects from initiation through successful go-live and closure.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience delivering IT infrastructure projects and SaaS/PaaS implementations, along with strong technical delivery, stakeholder management, vendor management, and financial management skills. The role requires an assertive and proactive professional who can lead cross‑functional teams, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with required security, performance, and business standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive IT infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS implementation projects from initiation, planning, and execution through go‑live and closure.
• Own project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and overall delivery outcomes.
• Lead technical delivery by coordinating infrastructure, network, security, application, cloud, workplace, and business teams.
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, technical deliverables, milestones, and implementation activities.
• Manage SaaS/PaaS implementation activities, including vendor coordination, configuration, integration, testing, migration, deployment, and go‑live.
• Coordinate with technology teams to ensure solutions meet required security, performance, availability, and operational standards.
• Manage third‑party vendors, system integrators, SaaS/PaaS providers, and technology partners, including delivery commitments and escalations.
• Drive cross‑functional teams and ensure clear ownership of project deliverables and dependencies.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, costs, purchase requirements, and financial tracking.
• Ensure projects remain within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project governance meetings and provide regular status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication across business and technical teams.
• Coordinate testing, implementation, cutover, go‑live, and transition to support teams.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, governance, approvals, and handover activities are completed.
• Drive post‑implementation reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–6 years of experience in IT project management, preferably across infrastructure and technology implementation projects.
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS implementation projects end to end.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud, cybersecurity, workplace technologies, and enterprise applications.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multiple technology workstreams.
• Hands‑on experience managing SaaS/PaaS implementations, including vendor coordination, integration, testing, deployment, and go‑live.
• Strong vendor and third‑party management experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, costs, and financial controls.
• Strong project planning, execution, tracking, and governance skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams.
• Strong risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management capabilities.
• Assertive, proactive, and confident in challenging delays and driving teams towards delivery.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to work in an on‑site environment in Bengaluru.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure transformation or modernisation projects would be an added advantage.
• Exposure to cloud, network, cybersecurity, data centre, workplace, or digital transformation projects.
• Experience working with global teams and international vendors.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is desirable.

Required Skills

IT Infrastructure Projects Budget & Cost Management Agile / Waterfall Methodology IT Project Management Project Governance SaaS/PaaS Implementation