WeKan Enterprise Solutions - Project Manager - Scaled Agile

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and seamless collaboration across teams. This role includes overseeing multiple Project Managers, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and fostering a high-performance culture within the delivery organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in managing large-scale software or business transformation projects.

Location : Bangalore or Chennai

Key Responsibilities :

- End-to-End Project Management : Lead and manage multiple client projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project objectives.

- Client Engagement : Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the project.

- Team Management : Lead a team of Project Managers, setting clear goals and expectations, and ensuring accountability across projects.

- Team Leadership : Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, design, operations) to ensure effective execution of project tasks and milestones.

- Scope and Change Management : Define project scope and objectives, ensuring scope changes are carefully managed and communicated to all stakeholders.

- Budget and Resource Management : Develop and manage project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure the project is completed within financial constraints.

- Risk Management : Identify potential project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and address challenges proactively to keep the project on track.

- Quality Assurance : Ensure that all deliverables meet the quality standards and are aligned with the clients requirements.

- Reporting and Documentation : Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management on project status, risks, and outcomes. Maintain thorough project documentation for future reference.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

- 15+ years of experience in project or delivery management within IT, software development, or digital transformation.

- Strong understanding of various methodologies, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and DevOps practices.

- Proven experience managing large, complex projects with distributed teams across multiple geographies.

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Expertise in risk management, resource planning, and budget control.

- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Microsoft Project.

- Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

- Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or ITIL are highly desirable.