Project Manager

Role OverviewWe are looking for a disciplined, high-caliber Project Manager to lead end-to-end software andcontent delivery projects. The ideal candidate will be a Master of Project controls-capable ofbuilding rock-solid project plans, tracking them meticulously to closure, and protecting projectmargins. You will act as the crucial bridge between our technical teams (Solutions Architects,Tech Leads) and our global clients, requiring a strong blend of technical literacy, financialacumen, and elite communication skills.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Lifecycle Management

AI-Driven Project Management Responsibilities• Leverage Generative AI and Copilot solutions to improve project planning, riskidentification, status reporting, backlog refinement, and stakeholder communications.• Drive adoption of AI-powered tools to enhance team productivity, delivery predictability,and decision-making while ensuring alignment with organizational governance policies.• Utilize AI-assisted insights to proactively identify delivery risks, resource constraints,dependency bottlenecks, and quality concerns.

• End-to-End Execution: Create comprehensive project plans, define critical paths,allocate resources, and rigorously track all milestones from initiation to formal closure.• Process Discipline: Oversee core project management governance, including strictChange Order Request (CR) tracking, risk mitigation planning, and proactive issueresolution.• KPI Tracking: Establish, monitor, and report on key project health metrics (ScheduleVariance, Cost Variance, Resource Utilization, and Quality Metrics).Financial & Delivery Models• Fixed Price Execution: Proven experience delivering Fixed Price projects andimplementations, ensuring tight scope management to minimize scope creep whilemeeting contractual obligations.• T&M Management: Efficiently manage Time & Material (T&M) engagements, trackingburn rates and resource forecasting.Client Governance & Collaboration• Client-Facing Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for externalstakeholders. Lead regular steering meetings, technical reviews, and project statusupdates.• Presentations & Reporting: Confidently conduct high-impact presentations for bothexecutive-level clients and internal leadership teams.• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner closely with internal Solutions Architects andTechnical Leads to understand technical constraints, dependencies, and systemarchitecture, translating them into clear client expectations.

Required Qualifications & Skills• Communication: Good verbal and written communication is a must. You must beable to articulate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and writeprecise project documentation.• Core PM Competencies: Expert-level knowledge of Stakeholder Management, RiskManagement, and Change Management processes.• Technical & Solution Literacy: Strong exposure to the Software Development Life Cycle(SDLC). While not a coder, you must have the technical grounding to understandarchitectural diagrams, API limitations, and engineering roadblocks.• Tooling: Hands-on expertise with project scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MSProject, Smartsheet).

• Experience: 5+ years of core project management experience, preferably within ITservices, software implementation, or the EdTech domain.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech preferred, or equivalent technicalbackground). PMP or Scrum Master certification is an added advantage.