IT Project Manager - Agile Methodologies

Role & Responsibilities : - Formulate, organize, and coordinate inter-connected projects across various departments and geographies. - Leverage past experience or gradually pick-up technical aspects of IT applications (ERP, SaaS, enterprise applications) or new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, RPA, etc. to drive projects seamlessly. - Leverage past experience or gradually pick-up functional aspects including business processes in supply chain, finance, sales & distribution, marketing, retail, eCommerce, etc. - Project/Program Management of various corporate IT programs and large-scale IT implementations. - Responsible for planning, resource management, issue/risk management, stakeholder management and reporting on projects/programs. - Identify improvement and efficiency opportunities across projects. - Implement project review and quality assurance to ensure successful execution of goals and stakeholder satisfaction. - Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective. - Hands-on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs. - Define and document Project Objectives, Scope, Assumptions, Risks and Mitigation. Develop a high-level Project chart with milestones and estimated timelines. Detail resources, points of contact, execution method and support mechanism. - Develop a detailed project plan with tasks, resources, timelines, status tracking. Monitor and track progress. Ensure resource availability, allocation and tasks are completed on time. - Manage timely appropriate communication and relationship with clients, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders. Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status. - Own the project plan's delivery on-time and in scope. Perform periodic risk assessment and minimize risks through appropriate planning and escalation. - Measure and communicate project performance using standard techniques and measures. Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Preferred Candidate Profile : - IT Project Management, Stakeholders' management, Excellent communication, Analytical and Problem-solving skills, planning skills with attention to details. - Excellent leader with experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver results within the necessary framework, adhering to cost, and project delivery timelines. - Experience in working on projects involving large scale ERP or SaaS based IT Product implementation. - Experience in working in Waterfall, Agile and/or Hybrid project environments. - Prior Exposure in FMCG IT Programs will be an added advantage. - Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint etc.) including good presentation skills. - Experience in delivering large scale technology transformation projects. - Ability to balance multiple priorities and work with global teams. - Structured and organized in working style. - Planning practitioners knowledge. - Extreme focus on customer value realization. - Prior experience with planning implementations like Manugistics, SAP APO, SAP IBP, JDA Demand Fulfill, JDA S&OP, i2 Supply Chain Planner, Oracle SCM. - Experience working with analytical tools like R will be a plus.