Project Manager

Project Manager

Let's be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is growing We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Manager to join our dynamic Project Management Office team in Mumbai.

Overview:

If you want to learn, climb, and shine at a company committed to you, then ISS Stoxx might be the best move you'll ever make. As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in planning, establishing, organizing, managing end-to-end software projects and M&A activities. The candidate will coordinate across various cross functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meets customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Project manage software development projects using standardized life-cycle methodology, as well as Agile project management techniques to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.

• Define project tasks and resource requirements.

• Assemble and coordinate a cross functional project team that spans across multiple time zones.

• Create and maintain project plan, project tasks, milestone dates, statuses, and resource allocation via Microsoft Project.

• Identify risks and manage mitigation plans.

• Implement and manage all project changes using the change management process.

• Communicate to senior management and key project stakeholders the dates, issues, risks, and status of projects.

• Identify and implement best practices to ensure the success of projects.

• Manage overall Portfolio dashboard and reports in ServiceNow and update data as appropriate.

• Manage end-to-end M&A due diligence and integration process, ensuring that each M&A is executed successfully, on time, and within budget. Work with cross functional workstreams including legal, finance, IT, HR, operations, and other teams.

• Mentor junior project managers on best practices.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business management, IT or a related field.

• 10 years of experience in Project Management roles. Having experience in the financial services or technology sector.

• Project management or Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMP etc.).

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning, including Agile, risk management, change management and project portfolio management.

• Experience with due diligence and M&A integration as well as knowledge of integration best practices (preferred but not mandatory).

• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to meet organization success.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, or related software.

• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software used in the organization and the industry (ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint).

• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let's be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

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