PROJECT MANAGER

Wipro; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro is seeking an experienced project management professional to define project scope based on client requirements and to manage engagement economics within approved estimates. You will collaborate with senior client stakeholders to resolve delivery issues and coordinate with teams to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

The role involves leading planning, risk and configuration management, reporting, and pursuit activities for an LOB, with compensation benchmarking in the stated range.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects from scope to delivery.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and client expectations.
• Proficient in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Knowledge of budgeting, costing, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope based on business and resource requirements.
• Review deliverables for alignment with client expectations and SLAs.
• Create weekly and monthly MIS reports for a single LOB.
• Escalate deviations from the project charter and ensure corrective actions.
• Undertake resource planning and performance management.
• Identify and mitigate risks; collaborate with QA to ensure quality.
• Create project estimates and manage change requests.
• Assist in preparing proposals and estimates for upcoming engagements.
• Coordinate with technical teams and client Directors for sprint planning and updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Engagement economics

Resource planning

Quality assurance

Delivery leadership

Job description

The purpose of this role is to define project scope basis the client requirements, manage engagement economics as per the project estimates and collaborate with senior client stakeholders to resolve delivery issues.

Areas of Responsibility

• Project Planning "Develop project scope based on business and resource requirements for a single Line of Business (LOB), ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations."
• Scope, Schedule, and Configuration Management - "Review key project deliverables prepared by the team to ensure alignment with client expectations, quality standards, and contractual SLAs. Provide feedback, guide technical leads in implementing improvements."
• Reporting Create weekly and monthly MIS reports for single LOB to track operational, quality, and fulfilment parameters.
• Deviations Escalate deviations from project charter promptly and ensure corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Resource/Team Management Undertake resource planning, allocation in line with project needs and manage attrition and performance outcomes. Conduct performance appraisals and guide team members on professional growth and improvement.
• Quality & Risk Management Proactively identify and assess potential project risks or issues, implement mitigation methods, and collaborate with quality assurance teams to integrate quality planning into project execution.
• Engagement Economics Create project estimates in line with project scope, approach, milestones and manage change requests.
• Pursuit Management Assist in preparing proposals and estimates for upcoming engagements within one LOB.
• Stakeholder Management Collaborate with technical teams and client Directors for sprint planning, delivery issues and project updates. Conduct regular cadence with Workforce Management Group and Quality Assurance teams to ensure resource fulfilment and quality adherence.

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $95,000 to $100,000 annually.

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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