Thoucentric - Project/Program Manager - Azure IoT - IIT/NIT/BITS/IIM/FMS

The role requires individuals to formulate, organize and coordinate inter-connected projects across various departments and geographies. The ideal candidate for this role needs to be an excellent leader with experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver results within the necessary framework, adhering to cost and project delivery timelines. Successful candidate must have vast experience in managing Microsoft Azure IoT projects from technical point of view

The role would need individuals to gradually pick up technical aspects of technologies that are currently used by client or other market standard technologies recommended by us to the client.

Job Description:

- Deep experience on Azure IoT Platform - aware of all the services/offerings/technology stack available from Microsoft in this space

- Experience in architecting and building IoT solutions:

For example - Hands-on experience on development of prototypes/solutions/apps across different architectural layers, i.e. services, database, messaging, event management and user interface etc

- Knowledge of frameworks and tools used in this area

- Good understanding of effort estimation and project activity planning

- Project Management of various corporate IT programs and large scale IT implementation & enhancement for Client's factories and distribution network across geographies and categories.

- Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective.

- Must be able to manage data center moves, migration and consolidation

- Must be able to address virtualization specific to Microsoft Azure platform

- Hands on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs

- Define and document the Project Objectives, Scope, Assumptions, Risks and Mitigation

- Develop a high-level Project chart with milestones and estimated timelines

- Detail the resources, points of contact, execution method and support mechanism

- Develop a detailed project plan with tasks, resources, time-lines, status tracking

- Provide advisory service to the customer on applicability of the technology, the right solution which applies to the use case

- Candidate will be responsible for solution definition, architecture and design experience.

- Collaborate with others in the Blockchain Practice via mentoring and thought leadership.

- Ensure resource availability, allocation and tasks are completed on time to the satisfaction of stakeholders

- Manage timely appropriate communication and relationship with clients, vendors, partners and other stakeholders

- Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackers in standard accepted formats

- Own the project plan's delivery on-time and in scope to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

Educational Qualifications:

- Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools

Required Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting

- Excellent organization and project documentation skills

- Analytical and Problem solving skills along with self-motivation to excel

- Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

- Expected to have deep insight on blockchain technology and its application in various industries

- Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power point etc.) including good presentation skills

- Certifications in IT Project Management domain like PMP preferred

- Minimum 4-8 years of progressive work experience in FMCG companies is preferred

Personal Attributes

- Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.

- Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously.

- Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.

- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.

- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.

- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.