Sr Project Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; Kraków; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Kraków is seeking a Senior Program Manager to deliver global projects by leading a team of project managers and overseeing programs of $20 million and above. You will define and implement project management methodologies, work with PMO Head, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including C-level executives.

This role requires strong leadership, rigorous budgeting, risk management, and a track record of delivering complex initiatives on

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of experience, with at least 2 years in senior management.
• Experience leading multiple teams and end-to-end project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage large programs with budgets up to US$100 million.
• Strong contract and bid management understanding; SOW development desirable.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work with global delivery teams (onsite/offshore).

Responsibilities

• Set direction for Projects team and lead Project Managers.
• Own scope, budget, and delivery across programs.
• Drive process improvements and PMO planning.
• Maintain relationships with customers and business units.
• Report progress to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

MS Project

MS Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/ Engineering/MBA

PMP certified

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Business Line:- Transitions & Transformation Projects / Programs

Position Overview

The position requires delivery of program of projects globally by managing a team of project managers and/or should be responsible for execution of large project of size $20 million and above, defining and developing Project Management methodologies by working closely with the PMO- Head. He/ she should be able to define processes and create WoW for projects, looks into overall project delivery and develop relationship with external and internal stakeholders including C-level executives.He/ She would be responsible for engaging in early phase of projects and work closely with the internal as well as external customer teams on Program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Sets the direction for the entire Projects team, builds and leads a vibrant team
• Creates and manages a strong team of Project Managers
• Creates, Contributes and Implements the best practices
• Develops and lays down processes and procedure for the organization
• Contributes to business growth by expanding and enhancing current service offerings
• Awareness of and understands various Project Revenue Models
• Monitors the progress of all projects and deliverables
• Owns and is accountable for scope, effort, budget and delivery
• Drives continuous improvement in project deliveries and individual / team performance. Towards this, measures and analyzes deliveries and performance across projects and timeline.
• Contributes to annual planning of PMO and then executes it meticulously
• Is proactive and the ultimate escalation point on all matters related to all programs undertaken and team management
• Will look at Process efficiency and innovate methodology with a view to maximize value provided to the business units
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with customer / Business Units
• Viewed and perceived as a Role model and a genuine Team Player
• Managing & Reporting – Scope, Change Requests, Contractual Milestones, status to internal and external stakeholders
• Complying with PMO financial rigor and reporting- Weekly, monthly, quarterly

Skill Requirements

Experience

• Total 7 to 12 years of experience, out of which at least 2 years at a senior management level.
• Experience in managing diverse and multiple teams and complete ownership and responsibility of the team
• Hiring and retaining the best talent, performance management
• Managing aspirations of individuals
• Creating and implementing growth & development plans for the team
• Managing team motivation levels
• Resource planning and balanced resource utilization across different Projects

Mandatory Skills

• Should have managed Projects and Large Programs independently.
• Must have handled client management, transition, transformation and migration of projects
• Must have managed program budgets of up to US $ 100 Million.
• Understanding of contracts and bid management through to development of SOW's highly desirable.
• Manages conflict constructively, can identify areas of improvement in team thinking.
• Should have been managing a team of project Managers
• Should have good analytical skills and eyes of detail, assess risk thoroughly and understands cause & effect systems.
• Knowledge and experience of working on diverse business models and team models with their pros and cons
• Hands on with MS project, MS Excel and familiarity with other Project Management Tools
• Infrastructure domain knowledge - Transition and Transformation projects,/and/or experience in delivery of technology projects like product development, implementation of tools or systems Integration projects
• Experience of Global Delivery with offshore/ onsite model.
• Understanding of the entire engagement lifecycle starting from engagement initiation, transition to steady state

Mandatory Soft Skills with level of competence, Ownership and accountability

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills written and oral
• Client relationship management
• Experience of managing large teams
• Ability to mentor and motivate
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to Manage Diversity
• Ability to resolve problems
• Proficient in Local Language

Other Requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/ Engineering/MBA or other management qualification
• Preferred PMP certified
• Preferred Extensive Project Management Training
• Proven Track record from Business Management perspective

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.