Project Manager at AKQA

Mumbai, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodologies, Risk Management, Jira, Confluence, Sprint Management, Release Management, Team Collaboration, Scope Management, Cost Management, Time Management, Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Client Relationship Management

Industry

Design Services

Description

At AKQA, our Delivery Discipline sets the approach and standard for project delivery and governance, ensuring that clients maximize their return on investment. Responsible for team performance, they provide team members with the tools, support and training essential to delivering the most effective result possible. As a Project Manager, you will partner with our existing client and delivery teams to build award-winning solutions and solve business problems creatively. You will be adept at managing a wide array of stakeholders, internal and external, while consistently ensuring that projects meet all scope, time and budget requirements. Role Requirements Successfully deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across UX, Design, Strategy and Engineering. Build understanding of the client's business and identify & agree on success metrics to ensure alignment towards goals Balance client demands with project realities and close the loop on open issues in a timely manner Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks Manage expectations proactively, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Experience in running large-scale enterprise projects in a distributed delivery mode using agile methodologies Deep knowledge of using tools like Jira & Confluence to monitor and report project progress Use AKQA systems & processes to create, monitor & report delivery and financial metrics Knowledge of project estimation techniques such as WBS, FP, etc Should have experience in Sprint & Release Management Effectively manage people management, drive collaboration and handle team conflicts Effectively manage Scope, Cost and Time through diligent tracking of progress, change requests and team productivity Experience working in a geographically diverse environment Qualifications and Characteristics 10+ years of industry experience. Possess good business and commercial acumen and sound judgement. Strong customer service ethos, committed to quality, with the will to drive improvements. Possess strong sense of personal responsibility for own and team’s work, and will proactively assist to ensure delivery of highest quality work within required timeframes (no matter the situation). Possess great written and verbal communication skills We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will partner with client and delivery teams to build solutions and solve business problems. You will ensure that projects meet all scope, time, and budget requirements while managing a wide array of stakeholders.