Technical Project Manager

Fleet Management Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Mumbai seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead multiple IT projects, driving tangible business results. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in project management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt under pressure. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cloud platforms is also desired. This role offers a comprehensive engagement with diverse stakeholders and requires strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience in IT project management.
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects across diverse teams.
• Shape project scope and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

IT project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Foundation-level Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Describe primary roles and responsibilities of the job.

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects – some in direct ownership, others in collaboration with Development, Operations and Analytics teams
• Shape and refine project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate across project teams, ensuring effective communication, task assignment, and progress tracking
• Proactively monitor and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary
• Follow defined project governance frameworks to ensure projects keep affected teams updated
• Conduct thorough reviews of project deliverables to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards
• Apply a strong understanding of IT foundations covering areas such as Infrastructure, Software Development Lifecycle, and Product Management
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement solutions within agreed time and quality constraints
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, addressing challenges and facilitating problem‑solving to remove blockers
• Work across the Digital/IT team on complex use‑cases, translating technical concepts and communicating in a way others find easy to understand
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Directors and Senior Managers
• Coach other team members across IT in reviewing their plans and providing best‑practice guidance
• Work in partnership with vendors to deliver outcomes that help drive cost‑effective digital capability for Fleet

Relationship (Internal & External)

• Internal:
  • Stakeholders (based predominantly in HK, Singapore and India)
  • Internal IT Team (across HK/India in particular)

Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qualifications

ESSENTIAL – Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of proven experience in IT project management delivering tangible, transformative business results
• Experience directly handling multiple projects in parallel, including managing plans and budgets
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, focused on practical and efficient solutions
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, systems development life cycle (SDLC), and software engineering fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience managing multiple IT vendors and demonstrating strong partnership development
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly, manage changing priorities, and maintain composure under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

DESIRABLE – Additional Skills

• Working experience with Agile methodologies and techniques (e.g., Scrum, XP, Lean)
• Experience delivering technology solutions in maritime, logistics, transportation, or other safety‑critical regulated industries
• Foundation‑level Project Management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Cloud platform familiarity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or associated technical certifications

Behaviours and Competencies

Analysis and Problem Solving (Level 3)

Uses a systematic approach to root cause analysis on complex problems to identify underlying trends and put forward well‑thought‑out solutions to address the causes and reduce risk.

Listening and Communicating (Level 3)

Is effective in communicating their vision with a wider audience. A good communicator knows when to use which channel, and which tone of voice to drive maximum impact.

Collaboration, Inclusion, and Teamwork (Level 3)

A great team player proactively encourages, supports, and recognizes work performed by others. The person always seeks common ground to share ideas and experience.

Planning and Organising (Level 3)

Uses technology and tools to drive effective project planning with clear success criteria and milestones. Escalates in a timely manner and seeks feedback with all colleagues throughout execution, mitigating risks as they arise.

Initiative (Level 3)

Always looks for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in their own and others' work, backed by clear rationale and benefits to the business. Role‑models desired behaviour and uses external best practice as reference.

Accountability (Level 3)

Sets high work and ethical standards for self and others, including budget management, work quality, and timelines. Ensures tasks and projects within responsibility areas meet promises made and acknowledges mistakes openly, identifying learnings to be applied. Maintains high‑performance standards under additional pressure, higher workload, or changing circumstances, recovering quickly from setbacks.

Adaptability (Level 3)

Takes a leadership role in supporting colleagues through business change initiatives, identifying improvements aligned with changing business strategies, and putting themselves in the shoes of those impacted when implementing change.

Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local laws.