Strategic IT Project Director

2 weeks ago


Pune, Maharashtra, India Searce Inc Full time

Searce Inc seeks a highly skilled Strategic IT Project Director to lead the execution of complex IT projects for enterprise clients in the shipping/logistics and FinTech domains.

Estimated Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional stakeholder management skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to motivate software engineering teams towards successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed project plans tailored for shipping/logistics and FinTech solutions, covering scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.
  • Lead project execution, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and enterprise standards.

Domain-Specific Delivery:

  • Drive successful delivery of IT solutions for shipping/logistics systems, such as fleet management, supply chain platforms, or warehouse automation tools.
  • Manage projects for FinTech applications including account receivables/payables, reconciliation, collection & payments, fraud prevention systems, or financial analytics platforms.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with enterprise clients in the shipping/logistics and FinTech sectors.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment between client expectations and project outcomes.

Team Leadership:

  • Inspire, motivate, and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration and accountability across development, QA, and operations teams.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the software engineering team.

Negotiation and Problem-Solving:

  • Negotiate effectively with stakeholders, aligning diverse perspectives to achieve project success.
  • Proactively identify and resolve domain-specific challenges, such as compliance risks or integration complexities.

Process Improvement:

  • Implement best practices in project management, aligning with Agile, Scrum, or other frameworks for efficient project delivery.
  • Continuously refine processes to address unique challenges in shipping/logistics and FinTech domains.

Budget and Resource Management:

  • Monitor project budgets, ensuring profitability while delivering value to enterprise clients.
  • Optimize resource allocation to balance project demands with team capacity.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience managing IT projects, with at least 5 years of experience in the shipping/logistics and FinTech domains.
  • Deep understanding of shipping/logistics technologies (e.g., ERP, TMS, WMS) and FinTech platforms (Bill.com, Tipalti, BlackLine, HighRadius, AvidXchange etc).
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Proven negotiation skills to handle domain-specific complexities and align cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in leading software engineering teams, fostering motivation and collaboration.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.


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