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Project Management responsibilities include:

·       Responsible for driving successful completion of all projects and run a program

·       Ensuring all projects meet the defined timelines

·       Closely working with the team members in defining the timelines for the studies

·       Maintaining client contact database with the help of team members

·       Ensuring that trackers are maintained

·       Proactive communication and coordination with internal stakeholders such as QCRT members

·       Ensuring timely updating of templates

·       Driving usage of Project Management Tools

·       Managing client expectations effectively without delays

·       Responsible for closure of the project including file management

·       Working with reporting managers to update the management about delays, issues and challenges

·       Manage different time zones

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Training and mentoring the team

·       Managing teams

·       Managing training materials

·       Suggesting process improvements and bringing process efficiencies to effectively manage the product lifecycle

·       Responsible for hiring and building a team

 

Qualifications:

·       9-12 years of overall experience in Project Management

·       Graduate or Post graduate

·       Proficiency in project management software and tools such as MS Office, JIRA, Monday.com, MS Project.

·       Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management

·       Project management qualification (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred

·       Team management skills

·       Problem-solving and leadership skills 

·       Detail oriented
 

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Company

ISG (Information Services Group)

Job Posted

a year ago

Job Type

Full-time

WorkMode

On-site

Experience Level

8-12 Years

Category

Program Management

Locations

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Qualification

Bachelor or Master

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