Senior Project Manager - Agile

Job Summary

Candidate must have extensive experience of working for large IT services/IT outsourcing companies with SAP Implementation and strong client facing experience·  •       Should be able to define project scope, goals, deliverables and success criteria•       Should be able to develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources and budget•       Should be able to work with the Solution Architect and delivery team and determine if any external vendors are required for the project•       Work with the Solution Architect, delivery team and VMO in onboarding the external vendors within agreed time.•       The role will be focused on customer / client / Business relationship - overseeing system changes.  Working with Functional teams, legacy/existing system owners and their technical architects to ensure timelines for delivery of solutions are understood and any issues /risk documented and actioned/escalated·•       Provie guidance to the team and ensure that the team is working in accordance with the agreed project plan.•       Should be able to identify potentials risks and issues that could impact project success including technical risks, timeline delays or resource constraints•       Develop mitigation strategies to reduce risks and issues identified.•       Ensure that any deviations to the project plan are documented and approved by the project steering committee. Manage Change Requests by assessing their impact on project timelines, scope and resources.•       Track and lead day to day execution of the projects and ensure that progress aligns with the project plan. Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges and track performance.•       Ensure that the project meets the required quality standards•       Lead and motivate project teams ensuring collaboration and productivity•       Act as liaison between the test team and existing business system owners to ensure that the test team have sufficient detail to prepare appropriate test scenarios for any change·•       Manage relationship with third p[arty vendors and partners who provide services or products for the projects.•       Maintain thorough project documentation including project plans, technical and functional design documents, status reports and meeting notes•       Ensure a smooth transition of project to production support teams. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage cross functional project teams to deliver high-quality results within scope and schedule
2. Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
3. Monitor project progress, identify and address issues or risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
4. Implement agile methodologies to improve efficiency, transparency, and collaboration within the project team
5. Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives with overall business goals
6. Conduct post project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices

Skill Requirements

1. Strong proficiency in program management principles and practices
2. Solid understanding and experience in agile methodology and frameworks (e.g., scrum, kanban)
3. Exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively motivate teams and collaborate with stakeholders
4. Ability to make strategic decisions, prioritize tasks, and solve problems efficiently under pressure
5. Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
6. Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, monitoring, and reporting progress

Other Requirements

1.Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) are a plus.