PROJECT MANAGER L1

Wipro; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the United States to lead cross-functional teams and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving across initiation to closure.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of PM experience, proficiency with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies, and hands-on use of MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience (adjust based on level).
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proficiency with PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, Operations, Quality, and external stakeholders.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Facilitate project meetings, reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure successful delivery of business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes and methodologies.

Skills

Project Planning & Scheduling

Risk & Issue Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Team Leadership

Communication & Presentation

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills to successfully drive project execution from initiation through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects.


• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.


• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, Operations, Quality, and external stakeholders.


• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.


• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.


• Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with organizational standards.


• Facilitate project meetings, reviews, and stakeholder communications.


• Monitor project KPIs and ensure successful delivery of business objectives.


• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Management, or a related field.


• 3+ years of project management experience (adjust based on level).


• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).


• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.


• Ability to manage stakeholders across various levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Certification, or equivalent.


• Experience in technology, engineering, manufacturing, or product development environments.


• Knowledge of budgeting, resource management, and change management practices.

Key Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling


• Risk & Issue Management


• Stakeholder Management


• Budget Management


• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies


• Team Leadership


• Communication & Presentation


• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Mandatory Skills: Project Management .

Experience: 8-10 Years

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $158,000 .

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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