Senior Project Manager
  • India – Chennai/Bangalore/Gurgaon
  • Full Time

Role Brief:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager (preferably from CPG/FMCG domain). As a key contributor, you will manage large-scale projects with precision, oversee multiple work streams, and deliver exceptional outcomes for both clients and the organization. A career progression from Developer to Tech Lead/Business Analyst, and eventually into Project Management, is essential, with a proven track record of three full-cycle product implementations. Your role will focus on managing complex projects, driving profitability, and ensuring seamless delivery in alignment with client expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage large-scale projects exceeding $5 million in revenue,
  • Ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, with a focus on profitability and revenue recognition.
  • Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and break down activities for clear execution and monitoring.
  • Analyze project data to derive actionable insights, proactively identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination and communication across all project phases.
  • Maintain tight control of the Red, Amber, Green (RAG) statuses for all project deliverables, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Prepare and deliver impactful presentations for project and program SteerCos, ensuring clarity and high engagement.
  • Leverage project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project Plan (MPP) to track and manage projects efficiently.


Required Skills & Experience

  • 14-18 years of experience, including at least 5 years in Technical Project Management roles.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale projects with a strong focus on financial management, including profitability and revenue recognition.
  • CPG/FMCG domain expertise is highly preferable
  • Strong client management and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Should have experience working on Time and Material (T&M) model projects
  • Should have worked in both waterfall and agile methodologies
  • Ability to effectively manage risks, identify issues, and implement appropriate interventions to ensure timely delivery.
  • Analytical mindset with a continuous improvement focus, delivering value-driven outcomes for the organization and clients.