Tarantula - Project Manager

Job Title : Project Manager

Position Type : Full Time

Reports to : Director - Delivery & Operations

Location : Hyderabad

Supervises : Team of developers

Main Purpose of the Role :

Responsible for the successful implementation of Tarantula products in customer environments within agreed scope, timelines, and budget.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities :

- Create the project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timelines. Prepare scope of work and seek necessary approvals from customer and other stake holders.

- Prepare detailed work breakdown structures and an execution plan. Adopt internal delivery tools to execute and track the work until closure.

- Manage the cost, schedule and scope by overseeing project deliverables and make sure that they are in line with the plan. If not, revise them appropriately with the necessary approvals.

- Evaluate the status of project versus plan and proactively identify possible project risks. Implement risk mitigation solutions as appropriate with the help of performance and project metrics.

- Lead delivery assurance review sessions with technical and business teams, including all levels of management within Tarantula and the client organization.

- Provide status reports to team members, Tarantula management, and clients.

- Maintain consistency in the approach and integration of development efforts across the customer base and adhere to the benchmark processes in project delivery and quality assurance.

- Effectively manage any changes to scope through robust change request processes, appropriate documentation, and required approvals. Carefully assess change impact from a technical and functional perspective and provide guidance to the team.

- Be responsible for people management. Set concise and clear expectations about project deliverables and guide the team using appropriate methods and best practices.

- Be responsible for the maintenance of knowledge base among the team members and guiding the team in enhancing technical capabilities and increase productivity.

Educational qualifications required :

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science is essential for this role. A Masters in Technology or Business Administration would be an added benefit.

- PMP certification is preferred.

Experience/knowledge required :

Desired experience :

- 10-12 years, including 2-3 years of Project Management experience in running a mid-sized ERP implementation team and working with international customers.

- Sound technical knowledge and hands-on experience in creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting source code in a complex codebase.

- Proficiency effort estimation techniques, project planning, execution, and people management besides MS-Office.

Interpersonal Skills :

- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

- Willingness to travel internationally according to business requirements.

- Ability to engage with customers and build trustworthy relationships.

- Excellent leadership and people management skills with an ability to motivate and mentor teams.