Reporting Structure

Reports to AVP - PMO

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Master Degree in Engineering/Management Preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 7+ years of total experience; Minimum of 3+ years in managing Java/.NET/BI/SAP Projects with exposure to Agile methodology or ITIL

• Maximum of 12 years of total IT experience

Industry

Preferably from a Technology, ITES, Shared Services or Banking organization

Responsibility

The AVP Systems Engineering role will have the following responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define Project scope, goals, deliverables and timelines

• Lead the development of requirements, business cases, estimations, Project Proposals and RFPs

• Facilitate the definition of service levels and acceptance criteria for Projects

• Develop Project plans, goals, and budgets

• Work with stakeholders to secure needed resources and resolve resource conflicts

• Identify and proactively manage changes in scope, budget and schedule to ensure that the business value of the Project is still achieved

• Escalate issues and risks and proactively takes ownership for resolution

• Track milestones and deliverables and provide regular status reporting to all levels of stakeholders

• Manage projects with a blend of in-house and external resources (vendors and contractors)

• Plan and lead Project governance meetings, Project health checks, phase gate reviews, post Project reviews and Project level workshops

• Excel in Incident and Problem Management with exposure to preventive and adaptive maintenance

• Share lessons learned and best practices across Projects, building relationships with stakeholders at all levels

• Provide IT PMO with lessons learned and best practices related inputs

• Collaborate with IT PMO to implement standards, guidelines and perform other relevant activities

• Adhere to Project Management Methodology as defined by IT PMO

• Provide timely, candid and constructive performance feedback to direct reports

• Develop direct reports to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance their career growth

Certifications

• PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is a must

• ITIL and Agile Certifications are preferred

• Technology and Domain Specific Certifications are a plus

Employment Type

• On Contract - Full Time. Initially for a period of three years, extendable by mutual consent

Location

• Mumbai