Senior Project Manager

Persistent Systems; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Company-sponsored higher education and

certifications

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bengaluru, India, with 10+ years of PM experience to drive complex technology projects from planning to delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and align with business objectives.

You will collaborate with SMEs and development teams, balance priorities, and report progress to executives, ensuring milestones are met and stakeholder expectations are managed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management.
• Technical understanding of application development lifecycles.
• Experience delivering complex projects in technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Manage RAID effectively to mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate resource planning and allocation to optimize team performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations are managed.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with application SMEs and development teams to understand technical requirements and challenges.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and ensure project objectives are met.
• Provide regular updates to executives and stakeholders on project status and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10+ years of project management experience, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills. You will be responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Role: Senior Project Manager
• Experience: 10 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) effectively to mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate resource planning and allocation to optimize team performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations are managed.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with application SMEs and development teams to understand technical requirements and challenges.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and ensure project objectives are met.
• Provide regular updates to executives and stakeholders on project status and deliverables.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement and conflict resolution.
• Technical understanding of application development lifecycles.
• Experience in RAID management and milestone tracking.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of code scanning tools and application security best practices.
• Experience in managing projects in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive teams toward successful project outcomes.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Passion for project management and delivering business value.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."