Project Manager - Infrastructure

NEC Software Solutions (India) Private Limited!  is based in Mumbai (Worli & Airoli) and
Bangalore with an employee strength of 1300+. It is one of the foremost providers of end-
to-end IT services across various sectors. We work with diverse industry verticals which
include publishing, media, financial services, retail, healthcare and technology companies
around the world. Our customers range from two-person startups to $bn listed companies.

We have more than 30 years of experience in providing end to end IT services across the
globe and have earned a reputation for delighting our customers by consistently surpassing
expectations and helping them deliver robust, market-ready software products that meet
the highest standards of engineering and user experience. Supported by more than 1300
exceptionally talented manpower, we are a hub for offshore support and technology
services.

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Worli, Mumbai

Experience Required: 12+ years (Relevant- 7+ years in project management).

Job Description

Role: Project Manager

Role Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery, management and reporting of both Customer & Internal Cloud and Technology projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain project governance documents - PIDs, Plans, RAID log, progress & highlight reports, etc.
• Management of project resources in a matrix management environment.
• Identifying and managing project risks and issues, including appropriate mitigation.
• Reporting on the status, and progress against milestones, risks & issues.
• Managing project-related Change Requests.
• Liaison with customers, partners, third-party suppliers, as required.
• Adhering to CST and corporate policies and procedures related to the delivery process.
• Support the process of designing and implementing the solution by engaging with the Cloud and Technology technical design team.
• Ensure smooth and successful handover to operational and support teams for the ongoing delivery of service.
• Manage relevant procurement activity for the project.
• In conjunction with appropriate account resources, manage any commercial issues as a result of changes in project deliverables or scope identified throughout the transition or project management process, internally within NEC and with the customer and any third-party organisations.
• Obtain sign-off by the customer at appropriate stages of the project delivery.
• Seek to enhance the NEC Project Management Process through continuous improvement initiatives updating processes and documentation as appropriate.
• Behave in ways that actively contribute to the long-term strategic objectives of NEC.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent Project Management experience particularly in relation to application Cloud hosting, SAAS and Technology Roadmap upgrades or software implementation
• ITIL certified to a Foundation level
• Able to plan, organise and control all aspects of project delivery
• Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate cross-functional virtual or matrix project teams
• Good technical knowledge and the ability to understand and communicate technical solution details to both technical and non-technical audiences 
• High Level of personal resilience and self-motivation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present to external customers and partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility around business travel
• Power-user of office automation applications (Such as Word, Excel, MS Project)

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• ITIL Service Management accreditation
• Prince2 accredited, or experience of working to Prince2 principles
• Sound understanding of technology solutions and their application within a government and corporate marketplace
• PRINCE2 accredited
• Experience or knowledge on Windows / Linux server operating systems
• Experience of core networking concepts

Any graduate