Lead Engineer

Tata Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Pune seeks an experienced Lead Engineer to join as Sr. Lead, supporting the CTO office, driving strategic initiatives from concept to delivery and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding project management skills, proven delivery of complex programs, and expertise in Earned Value Management, GAP analysis, and advanced MS Excel/PowerPoint capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in project leadership and management roles.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, particularly within a CTO office.
• Ability to define project scope, objectives, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and GAP analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for budget justification and performance measurement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across stakeholder levels.
• Resourceful, proactive and capable of creative problem-solving.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the CTO office, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
• Define and articulate clear project scope, objectives, and resource requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive project execution by engaging all stakeholders, resolving issues, and meeting customer requirements within cost/time constraints.
• Prepare robust technical justifications for budgets using PMXU data and past references.
• Implement and monitor project status using EVM techniques and MIS GAP analyses to identify variances.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, identify critical paths, and review with SMTLs to mitigate risks.
• Communicate project updates to diverse stakeholders, detailing strategy and progress.
• Continuously monitor project progress and adjust as needed to maintain momentum and outcomes.
• Measure and evaluate project performance against key metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Earned Value Management

GAP analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project leadership

Resource allocation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Pune

Experience: 8-10 years

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sr. Lead to join our team in Pune. This pivotal role involves providing strategic support to the CTO office, driving project success from conception to completion, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management skills and a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide comprehensive support to the CTO office, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
• 2. Define and articulate clear project scope, objectives, and resource requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• 3. Drive project execution by fostering continuous engagement with all stakeholders, facilitating effective issue resolution, and meeting customer requirements within defined cost and timeline parameters.
• 4. Prepare robust technical justifications for project budgets, leveraging PMXU data and past project references to ensure management clarity and informed decision-making.
• 5. Implement and monitor project status using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques, conducting GAP analysis against Management Information Systems (MIS) to identify variances.
• 6. Develop and meticulously manage detailed project schedules, identifying critical paths, and conducting rigorous reviews with Senior Management Team Leads (SMTLs) to provide early warnings and mitigate risks.
• 7. Communicate project updates consistently to diverse stakeholders, detailing strategy, necessary adjustments, and overall progress.
• 8. Continuously monitor project progress, making proactive adjustments as needed to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes.
• 9. Measure and evaluate project performance against key metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement and optimize future project delivery.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in project leadership and management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior leadership, particularly within a CTO office environment.
• Expertise in defining project scope, objectives, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and GAP analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for budget justification and project performance measurement.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and capable of creative problem-solving.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A dynamic, intelligent, and results-oriented approach to leadership.

Key Skills

• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• GAP analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project leadership
• Resource allocation
• Stakeholder engagement