Project Manager(PM)
- Photon
- 8 - 13 years
- Chennai
- 28 days ago
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Job Description
Project Manager
5 days work from office
Immediate joiners only
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and deliver cross-functional initiatives on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator and organized leader, capable of driving strategic and operational projects across departments such as IT, Retail, Product, and Business Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans and manage all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to gather requirements, set expectations, and communicate progress.
- Resource Coordination: Identify resource needs, assign responsibilities, and ensure team alignment to meet project goals.
- Risk & Issue Management: Anticipate project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and ensure resolution to avoid impact on timelines and deliverables.
- Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and performance.
- Agile or Waterfall Delivery: Lead projects in Agile, Scrum, or traditional Waterfall methodologies based on scope and business needs.
- Post-Implementation Support: Conduct post-project evaluations to identify learnings and continuously improve project processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field.
- 36 years of proven experience managing projects in a corporate, retail, or technology environment.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, or hybrid).
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Trello).
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP, CSM, or Prince2 certification is a plus.
- Experience with POS, ERP, CRM, or enterprise system implementations is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with retail operations, supply chain, or store systems is a plus.
- Experience managing third-party vendors or offshore teams.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Project & Program Management
Role Category: Technology / IT
Role: IT Project Manager
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: PhotonLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Project Management Jira PMP Confluence Asana CSM PMI Prince2
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