Project Manager 3

CTCT Project Manager - Grade Control - Chennai You are responsible for coordinating scheduling and integrating work across GCA GCP product teams to deliver projects products using the outcome-based T5 process This should be accomplished by ensuring efficient execution in the current quarter as well as looking ahead at the backlog and ensuring that discovery work for future quarters are being done Central to this role is coordination with the Product Lead Design Lead and Technical Lead The Project Manager is focussed on ensuring that the product team is delivering in a timely and efficient manner This delivery could be into higher level System T5 projects and programs or projects initiatives aimed at the products owned by the product team The focus is on the product lifecycle and the programmes projects that deliver these What you will do The Project Manager is assigned to a product team and the products they own For those teams and products the expectation is that the Project Manager is responsible for Ensuring that activities managed directly or within the team meet established schedules cost targets and contractual objectives by effectively managing resources team dynamics and change control processes while providing contingency plans and problem resolutions as required Coordinating and Scheduling work for the product team - the Project Manager is the owner of the project schedule Ensuring execution follows the CTCT T5 development process Develop a clear understanding of the project scope and project deliverables outlined in requirements documents and provided by project stakeholders Ensure that the Product Specification meets these requirements and all other obligations Possess sufficient technical acumen to challenge assumptions contribute to design discussions and manage technical risks proactively Keep project milestones updated in our resource and project management software Communicate regularly with management regarding the status of current projects Proactively monitor project needs identify project risks and put in place and execute on mitigation plans Organize and lead regular scheduled project meetings to identify required actions and its timely completion When required lead continuous product improvement activities Skills Experience Required Preferred Proven experience in backlog planning and scheduling Proven hands on technical project management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently Proven experience in proactively identifying and resolving issues early while maintaining relationships Proven ability to influence without authority and foster a collaborative environment to achieve shared objectives across diverse and potentially distributed teams Experience working internationally with diverse cultures is preferred Proven experience with routine project communications Leadership qualities with high energy that demonstrates the ability to work well with diverse groups of people in a way that motivates them to achieve common objectives Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly developed analytical problem solving and negotiation skills Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to working in a changing environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines Anticipate and solve critical strategic and executional roadblocks demonstrating an ability to navigate ambiguity and drive towards impactful outcomes Education Experience Bachelor s degree in Engineering field preferred or equivalent 5 years experience in cross-functional project teams and software development organizations Minimum 3-5 years experience in technical project management experience with the ability to proactively identify resolve issues early while maintaining relationships Highly desired is 3 years experience in a software development role Demonstrated ability to deliver SW projects that bring quality products to market Experience in Agile software development and a recognised certification in Project Management is highly desirable Travel including international is less than 10