Project Manager

MitKat Advisory; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chennai is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee the delivery and execution of security technology projects. As a key member of the team, you will manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate will have strong financial and risk management skills, familiarity with virtual teamwork, and hold a relevant Project Management certification. This full-time role requires effective communication and the ability to work with international teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an international team environment.
• Managing multiple security technology projects with a proven delivery track record.
• Proven financial management and risk management experience.
• Working remotely for a manager, ideally in virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and execution of assigned work efforts.
• Preparation of project documents as per Project Management Policy.
• Facilitating discussions with business partners regarding infrastructure requirements.
• Developing program/project plans and schedules.
• Escalating risks and issues to project sponsors.

Skills

International Team experience

Security technology project management

Financial management

Risk management

Strong communication skills

MS Office skills

Negotiation skills

Change management

Education

Project Management Institute certification (PMI) such as PMP or CAPM

Other Project Management certifications (Prince-2 or PMA)

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Pune, Chennai, India
• Date: 08 Oct, 2025
• Job Type: Full Time
• CTC: up to 30 LPA

Job Description

• Delivery and execution of all assigned work efforts, Projects and Programs, which will include any temporary work effort undertaken to create a unique product, service.
• Preparation of project documents and other deliverables, reports, updates as per Project Management Policy and Project management system called PTS 2.0.
• Facilitating discussions with business partners to clarify and confirm infrastructure requirements and project/program scope, timeline for business implementation, availability of funding, and business drivers.
• Developing program/project plans and schedules integrated with CSIS workstream delivery timelines and resource availability.
• Make modifications to project plan based on documented, approved requirements changes or risk mitigations.
• Escalate risks and issues to the program/project sponsor and CSIS senior leadership as appropriate.
• Execute against the project plan to achieve on time, on budget, quality delivery of in scope requirements.
• Formally document the impacts of scope, time or cost changes to the project or program and gain the approval of the program/project sponsor and the CSIS project portfolio manager.
• Incorporate risk planning into all program/project phases with associated mitigation strategies identified and documented.
• Integrate significant risks and issues and their impacts into program/project status reporting.
• Stakeholder interaction while managing Project/Program priorities, financial tracking, reporting and risk management.
• Ensure proper reporting of project progress and escalation.
• Organize and facilitate discussions within teams and external vendors that are needed for work effort management. Prepare meeting minutes. Track action items and send follow‑ups until completion.
• Participate in regular team meetings, PMO meetings and regular 1:1 as per reporting line.
• Represent CSIS project needs on larger project meetings (e.g., in the case of a real estate project, where security is one of the contributing organizations).

Qualifications & Skills (Required)

• Experience in working in an International Team environment
• Experience in managing multiple security technology projects with proven track record of delivery and implementing significant change.
• Proven Financial and Risk management experience.
• Experience of working in virtual teams and for a remote manager.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (PMP or CAPM) is preferred.
• Other industry standard Project Management certifications such as Prince‑2 or PMA will be considered as an alternative.

Basic Knowledge/Experience In The Following Areas Is Required

• Strong planning skills.
• Financial management skills within the Project/Program context.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Managing ambiguity.
• Strong MS Office skills are essential.
• Good written and verbal skills in English.
• Database management basics.
• Information and Data Security experience.
• Access management knowledge.
• Change management knowledge.
• Affinity for new technology implementation.
• Microsoft SharePoint management and development.
• Access Control, Surveillance or Biometric system experience.
• The above listed knowledge/experience is preferable but not required.

Preferred (Good To Have)

• Cooperative and strong team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team.
• Proactivity and high problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Risk management.
• Ownership and accountability.