Project Manager- Technology

Job Description:  Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Reporting to: Head Project Management

No. of Direct Reports: Nil

No. of Indirect Reports: Nil

Key Purpose of the Job :

The Technology Project Manager is responsible for developing plan and stages in continuum for projects in Technology across product lines including new product development, engineering changes and projects covering projected cost / material targets. The role holder is responsible for managing and guiding project teams through identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development and implementation processes for  development of new products.

Educational Qualification / Experience required :

- Graduate in Engineering
- Additionally certification in project management / resource management / costing is preferred
- Experience of 8 to 12 years in managing new product development activities
- Experience in managing multiple team project activities
- Should possess knowledge in costing, budgeting for projects
- Should possess project management skills

Key Responsibilities :

1. Responsible for developing detailed project plan for product development across product lines to address stages of development process (EPDP)
2. Monitor project progress including activities of various cross functional teams
3. Review project performance on parameters such as cost incurred, timelines, quality and others
4. Responsible for overall project reporting

Task Analysis:

Indicative Tasks

1. Responsible for developing detailed project plan for product development across product lines to address stages of development process (EPDP)

Manage establishment of realistic and comprehensive plans for new product development and deployment

Work with stakeholders for setting the definition of project goals, objectives, quality, budget, timelines, strategies and priorities

Manage project planning meetings, identify critical activities / constraints, set priorities and assist in product portfolio management

Ensure identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and lead team in proactive management of risk response strategies

Prioritize projects and work with team members to execute plans and deliver timely results with quantified benefits  

Support optimization of development plans by evaluating assumptions and incorporation of new inputs as the projects progress through development

2. Monitor project progress including activities of various cross functional teams

Communicate technical, functional requirements and deliverables to cross-functional teams and align the teams

Execute the project, ensure goals are met and requirements are fulfilled to the correct quality standard

Interact with all functions and levels of management to ensure effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders

Drive for excellence in all areas, ensure optimal utilization of drafted resources and applied processes

Assist Technology teams and sub functions in day-to-day and logistical coordination of deliverables for the department

Schedule and facilitate Gate Reviews and track action items to completion to meet project goals

Conduct periodic reviews to evaluate the product management and prioritize opportunities relative to the ongoing needs of the organization

Ensure guidelines provided by Elgi Product Development Process (EPDP) are communicated and adhered to by all teams

Identify, analyze and provide possible solutions regarding resource and scheduling conflicts between projects

Adjust the schedule and reassign resources as required to meet new goals and revised timetables

Track and monitor work progress, escalate issues to management as necessary

Manage against approved budget and resources for the project to ensure it is in alignment with the overall Technology budget

Delivering project on-time, quality and to customer commitments

Work with stakeholders to develop standard procedures to enhance product build, quality and timing