IT Project Manager (Mumbai and Delhi)

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Key Responsibilities:

Direct and manage project development from beginning to end with project plans and associated communications documents
Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and required activities and tasks
Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation
Perform risk assessments, and implement mitigation plans
Communicate timely project information, issues, risks, or status to the various stakeholders through appropriate methods and channels.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Resolve resource constraints and/or conflicts that affect multiple projects for our developers and Sys Admins
Handle Ad hoc project requests from users
Manage Junior Project Manager
Act as a coach to junior project managers, and other IT staff who need assistance and advice regarding project management practices
Review work plan of external service providers contracted to execute project
Coordinate agency wide communications from IT department
Schedule, plan and coordinate events for the IT department
Work within the larger W+K community and IT team on a local, regional and global level.

Role Proficiencies:

4 year degree required (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or Business)
Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial, and communication skills, as this is a highly visible position with substantial impact
7 years of project management experience on both small and large scale complex projects
Familiar with project management methodologies (for example, PMI, and Agile), certification preferred but not required
Demonstrated experience and ability in successfully utilizing 'soft skills' or 'people skills
Demonstrated sensitivity to working in a political environment and to interacting with senior leadership
Basic understanding of IT technologies and methodologies
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced creative environment with excellent customer service skills
Ability to interact with internal clients (and external vendors as needed) at a variety of levels and across functions
A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail and follow through skills
Ability to prioritize a large number of tasks and self manage
After hours work required.