Principal Lead- Project Management

Technical project Manager with experience in application development in Java based technologies End-to-end ownership of one or more technology projects or releases Plan and effectively manage all aspects of the project or release including cost schedule scope quality and project resources following the appropriate methodologies Manage daily weekly scrums Able to perform and follow coding standards Must have experience managing projects in technologies like Java angular react and native cloud development Must have managed projects with at least 10 people in team Should have experience managing multiple site teams Strong communications and inter personal skills PMP CSM certification is a plus Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes strategies and methods Experience mentoring coaching and developing rising talent in the technology department Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising teams Experience working in a collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles Key Responsibilities Deliver an annual portfolio of moderately complex technology projects with total budgets ranging from approximately 1MM to 5MM through effective management of budget schedule scope quality and risk Accountable for project communications milestone tracking resource planning financials risk assessment and contingency planning and escalation and resolution of critical issues to project sponsor owners Provide leadership to project resources in a manner that ensures timely delivery on commitments tasks in support of broader project deliverables Align and lead cross-organizational resources to ensure successful delivery of the project Identify project resource requirements including on-shore off-shore employee and contractor resources and work with plan sponsors to ensure adequately skilled resources are available to deliver on project commitments Develop the overall project vision approach objectives and key deliverables identify track key measures of success Develop a comprehensive project plan incorporating deliverables resource plans milestones accountabilities communication plan and time lines Ensure project tracking and status are maintained appropriately Provide regular status reporting on plan progress and ensure all company standards are followed Ensure appropriate testing and quality reviews are conducted and receive sign-off Create and manage the overall project readiness plan and communicate impacts to appropriate stakeholders Lead and participate in regular post-implementation reviews and present project metrics to assist with evaluation of project quality Provide regular status reporting for assigned releases Log track and escalate high priority project issues that may impact ability to deliver a quality project according to plan Work effectively with business partners vendors and staff to develop the project agenda and ensure agreement adoption of project objectives deliverables by affected constituencies Provide proactive project communication to project owner Work to identify cross-organizational interdependencies and ensure appropriate integration to project plan Effectively manage client expectations and resource requirements to ensure ownership and success Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent 4-years in Computer Science Business or related field or equivalent work experience 5-7 years of relevant experience required 3 years successful track record of delivering projects that meet business objectives as well as time budget and quality guidelines Solid understanding of business functional areas and management issues as well as the IT organizations systems and capabilities Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to effectively manage within it Superior written and verbal communication skills including with executive level presentations Strong analytic and problem solving skills Experience managing project plans time lines test plans resources and budgets Preferred Qualifications Successful experience driving cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to meet project objectives Expert skills in project management methodologies processes and industry standard tools Proven ability to work effectively with on-shore and off-shore employee and contract resources Ability to formally present project related information in a clear concise and persuasive manner Ability to relate well at all levels of the organization building rapport and maintaining collaborative relationships About Our Company Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years We are a U S based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence The firm s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection Be part of an inclusive collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work You ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community So if you re talented driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex genetic information age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status marital status family status or any other basis prohibited by law Full-Time Part-Time Full time Timings 2 00p-10 30p India Business Unit AWMPO AWMP S President s 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