Project Manager

Why Zensar

We're a bunch of hardworking, fun-loving, people-oriented technology enthusiasts. We love what we do, and we're passionate about helping our clients thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Zensar is an organization focused on building relationships with our clients and with each other—and happiness is at the core of everything we do. In fact, we're so into happiness that we've created a Global Happiness Council, and we send out a Happiness Survey to our employees each year. We've learned that employee happiness requires more than a competitive paycheck, and our employee value proposition—grow, own, achieve, learn (GOAL)—lays out the core opportunities we seek to foster for every employee. Teamwork and collaboration are critical to Zensar's mission and success, and our teams work on a diverse and challenging mix of technologies across a broad industry spectrum. These industries include banking and financial services, high-tech and manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, retail, and consumer services. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits. If you are looking for a place to have an immediate impact, to grow and contribute, where we work hard, play hard, and support each other, consider joining team Zensar!

Zensar is looking for Project Manager in Singapore location

About the Ro

Chinese/Mandarin speaking skills are mandatory

Job Spec Below

Advanced professional role. Highly skilled with extensive proficiency. May coach and/or mentor junior project management and support staff. Generally, manages large projects, i.e., approximately 10,000 to 40,000 project hours with a team of 50 to 150 team members, an internal cost of $1,000,000 to $4,000,000, and a project duration of 6 to 12 months of medium to high risk, high complexity, and high client and/or visibility. Works under minimal supervision on complex projects. Wide latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires eight or more years work experience managing technical projects in financial services or a related industry or a related technical field, e.g., application development, technology integration, business analysis, client technology consulting.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.

• Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts, and access to existing information as needed.

• Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.

• Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Interacts with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery, and/or other cross-functional teams.

• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.

• Coordinates activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope.

• Assigns and monitors work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interfaces with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.

• Manages project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.

• May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.

• May include customizing base products to meet client requirements, system integration with other or third-party products or consulting projects and engagements.

• Serves as liaison between technical and non-technical teams, in internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.

• Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in and/or in client organizations.

• Conducts project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement.

• May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific project that have a distinct beginning and end. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.

• May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel.

• Other related duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines

• Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

• Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles, e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and the correct project application

• Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry , e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma

• Knowledge of financial services industry

• Knowledge of company's products and services

• Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects, e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools, such as earned value database, audit tools, project repository, including risk, issues and action items database, SLIM Estimate, Metrics and Control, PlanView, Monday.com, Platinum Process Continuum

• Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines

• Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely-differing viewpoints

• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients

• Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature

Zensar believes that diversity of backgrounds, thought, experience, and expertise fosters the robust exchange of ideas that enables the highest quality collaboration and work product. Zensar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Zensar is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Zensar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. Accommodation made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accomm

odation once hired.

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