Project Manager

Project Manager

Req number:

R7688

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Project Manager ready to take us to the next level. If you have the experience in end-to-end delivery of technology projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards and are looking forward to your next career move, apply now. 

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Manager who has full project lifecycle from initiation through closure, including requirements gathering and definition, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and hypercare. This position will be full-time and Hybrid Bengaluru.

What You’ll Do

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and in accordance with PM Procedure

• Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals, customer expectations, and organizational priorities

• Identify key stakeholders and establish stakeholder engagement a communication approach

• Develop detailed project management plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans

• Establish baselines for scope, schedule, cost, and quality metrics for performance tracking

• Define project governance structure, roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths

• Plan risk management, communication, quality, and change management strategies

• Effectively plan and manage project financials, resource utilization, and overall performance metrics

• Manage end-to-end project execution to ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure tasks are clearly defined and assigned

• Lead project meetings, status reporting, and stakeholder presentations

• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and ensure aligment on project goals

• Ensure delivery outcomes meet defined success measures

• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations

• Monitor project progress and ensure timely reporting of status, risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies

• Track project performance using KPIs, metrics, and analyze trends/data for continuous improvement

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and implement contingency plans

• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes

• Escalate issues proactively with clear context and recommended actions

• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, procedures, methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid), and governance frameworks

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date project documentation including plans, RAID logs, reports, and repositories

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

• Has at least 7 years' experience in IT industry, and at least 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 1 year of experience in Business Analysis

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Software Development Lifecycle SDLC - Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), tools and templates to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

• Knowledge of PMO processes, frameworks, and governance standards

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., PM Software, MS Project, Jira, Visio, Confluence, and Excel)

• Strong understanding of risk management, change management, and stakeholder management

• Exposure in business operations related to; manufacturing, distribution and financial operations will be an advantage

• Strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• Certification is a plus (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications)

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

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