Project Manager, Software Engineering - GCC

DISA Global Solutions is an industry-leading safety and compliance solutions provider with customers across the Globe since 1986 and more than 1,200+ Team members across more than 30 locations. When you join the DISA Team, you join an industry leader that more than 30% of fortune 500 companies use. With a rich history of IT innovation, we have more than 55,000 customers and complete more than 10 million orders each year. 

DISA is proud to be a “Top Workplaces” award winner across multiple locations in 2023. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and an exciting place to work. We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture with numerous opportunities for career advancement. We host monthly appreciation events, and our internal learning and development team provides the resources for employees to engage in continuing education and training. 

Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather project requirements, ensure alignment with business goals, and manage expectations.

Budget and Resource Management: Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively to ensure project success.

Risk Management: Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential issues.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that projects adhere to quality standards and best practices in project management.

Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with project stakeholders, providing regular updates and progress reports.

Issue Resolution: Address project issues, conflicts, and roadblocks in a timely and effective manner.

Project Monitoring and Control: Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and make adjustments as needed to keep projects on track.

Documentation: Maintain project documentation, including project plans, reports, and relevant records.

Change Management: Implement change control processes to manage project scope changes and their impact on the project.

Reporting: Provide project status reports to senior management and other stakeholders.

Compliance: Ensure that projects adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.

Lessons Learned: Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies. Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Project Management Certification: Certification in project management methodologies such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent.

Experience: Several years of experience in project management, including experience leading complex IT projects.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to address project challenges and roadblocks.

Leadership: Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional project teams and guiding them to successful project completion.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills for project planning, risk assessment, and performance measurement.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Conflict Resolution: Skill in conflict resolution and managing project-related conflicts. Advanced Degree: A master's degree in a related field, which can be advantageous but is not always required.

Certification: Additional certifications relevant to IT project management or specific project management tools or methodologies.

Industry Experience: Experience in the same or a related industry, providing insight into the specific challenges and requirements of the field.

IT Knowledge: A strong understanding of information technology, software development processes, and IT infrastructure.

Agile Experience: Experience with Agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Vendor Management: Experience in managing third-party vendors and outsourced project teams.

Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical teams to executives.

Budget Management: Experience managing project budgets and financial resources.

Quality Management: Familiarity with quality management processes and tools.

Team Development: Experience in team development, mentorship, and coaching.

DISA Global Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, caste, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Any questions, please contact our DISA Recruiting Team (Careers-India <careers-india@disa.com>)