PMO

Leading Client; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Client is seeking a Project Manager who can plan, execute and deliver projects to meet client business needs. You will build and track schedules, manage dependencies between Agile Scrum teams and waterfall projects, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.

As Scrum Master and servant leader, you will facilitate Scrum events, partner with Product Owners to refine backlogs, remove impediments, and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in project management methodologies and MS Project.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong Agile knowledge with JIRA/Confluence proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and deliver projects to meet client needs.
• Build and track schedules; communicate scope/schedule variance.
• Lead Scrum Master duties; facilitate Scrum events.
• Manage vendors and cross-functional teams; report progress.

Skills

MS Project

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certifications (PMP/PMI-ACP)

Agile certifications (PSM/CSM/PSPO/CSPO/SAFe)

Six Sigma (plus)

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• As Project Manager:
  • Leverage fundamental project management mechanics and best practices to plan, execute and deliver project successfully to provide value and meet clients business needs.
  • Build and track project schedules, communicating any scope and schedule variance to management
  • Cultivate relationships with cross-functional teams and business units
  • Leverage deep understanding of project lifecycles including how to manage dependencies between Agile Scrum teams and waterfall life cycle projects
  • Manage and work with 3rd party vendors, partners to drive cross-business unit project dependencies
  • Manage changes/approvals in accordance with program/business steering committees
  • Identify, manage, and support key stake holders expectations
  • Deliver weekly monthly status reporting to key stakeholders
  • Work cooperatively with Client leadership to address any associated risks and issues quickly and successfully
• As Scrum Master and servant leader:
  • Serves as Scrum Master for client product/delivery teams, facilitating and fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Leads the team in the adoption and practice of Agile principles, ensuring that Scrum events are effectively executed, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborates closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring
• Identifies impediments that hinder the team's progress and initiates appropriate actions to remove or mitigate these obstacles, ensuring the team's focus on delivering high-quality, timely outcomes.
• Plan/track all external team dependencies and help resolve blockers
  • Continually evaluates the team's Scrum process capabilities, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and proactively initiates adjustments to enhance team performance.
  • Initiates and leads discussions around process improvements, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and learning within the Agile teams.
  • Proactively contributes to the development and maintenance of team standards, tools, and best practices, and facilitates knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Collects and maintains relevant metrics that demonstrate the team's progress and the value delivered to stakeholders, providing insights for informed decision-making by management.

Required Skills

• Proficient in project management methodologies (MS Project) and tools.
• Strong planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in diverse Agile methodologies. Adept at tailoring practices for optimal team collaboration, value delivery, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Expertise in Agile tools like JIRA and Confluence, leveraging them to enhance transparency, productivity, and data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and negotiation skills, fostering clear communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong, positive leadership approach that empowers teams, cultivates a culture of trust, countability, and adaptability to change.
• Experience working with all areas of IT and with business stakeholders

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of academic achievement and substantial professional experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master, showcasing your capability to adeptly manage projects within Agile/SCRUM environments.
• Agile certifications; PSM/CSM, PSPO/CSPO, PMI-ACP, SAFe, etc.
• Advanced degree, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, life science or healthcare a plus.