Project Manager

Position: IT Project Manager

Experience: 3-6+ Years
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Location: Bangalore (5 Days Work from Office) (India/APAC) (travel required as needed)

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and milestones using recognized project management methodologies.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with business units and IT leadership to prioritize projects and align them with organizational objectives. Project Execution & Delivery.
• Lead the execution of IT infrastructure implementation projects, including network deployments, system upgrades, data center initiatives, and technology rollouts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, infrastructure, network, security, and external vendors.
• Ensure technical deployments follow corporate architecture standards and security policies.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet project goals.

 

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability.
• Allocate and coordinate internal and external resources, including engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Track project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets. Stakeholder Communication
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across business units and IT teams.
• Provide regular project status updates, progress reports, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project reviews to maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Communicate technical and project information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

 

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Manage project issues and escalate when necessary.
• Ensure contingency plans are developed and executed when needed. Quality Assurance & Governance
• Ensure projects adhere to IT governance frameworks, project management standards, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct project reviews and quality checks throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain documentation including project plans, change requests, risk registers, and final reports & Project Closure.
• Ensure successful handover of implemented solutions to operations and support teams.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Prepare final project reports and confirm completion of deliverables.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience managing IT infrastructure or technology implementation projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar).

 

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure environments, including: - Network technologies - Data center infrastructure - Enterprise systems and cloud environments
• Knowledge of Cisco technologies and networking concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Project management tools (e.g., MS Project or similar)

 

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Experience working in a multinational or global organization.

• Willingness to work outside standard hours when required to support project deadlines or global teams. 

• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally within India & other APAC regions for project implementation and coordination. 

 

Interested?

Please share your updated resume with bhargavi.chegireddy@neweratech.com / puneeth.garishekoti@neweratech.com / usharani.ketha@neweratech.com / ruchitha.kalamarla@neweratech.com