About Us:
Founded in 2002 in Sydney, with offices in India and a presence across the Americas and Europe, Prospecta is a leading data management software company. Our flagship platform, Master Data Online (MDO), enables accurate, compliant, and relevant master data for asset-intensive industries including Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing.
We pride ourselves on agility, collaboration, and innovation delivering real value to customers while fostering a diverse, growth-driven culture that encourages learning, embraces challenges, and celebrates success.
About the Job:
Position: Senior Project Manager
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Role Summary: In this role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will coordinate resources, manage team dynamics, and ensure clear, effective communication with all stakeholders. Your role is essential in driving projects to successful outcomes, requiring a keen ability to balance technical and operational demands while aligning project goals with the broader strategic vision of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Process & Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure adherence to Prospecta management, reporting, and governance standards, securing timely stakeholder approvals and concurrence.
- Operate effectively across waterfall, agile, and DevOps methodologies as appropriate for different work streams within a program.
- Independently configure the MDO software and guide others in configuration according to specifications, addressing Change Management needs as required.
- Develop and implement efficient, effective, and supportable solutions in alignment with industry best practices.
- Assist in the production, review, and execution of test cases against acceptance criteria, ensuring that the product operates as specified.
- Ensure that all processes are followed and that relevant documentation (Design Documents, Implementation Papers, Test Scripts, Use Cases, Knowledge Transfers, etc.) is complete and standardized, facilitating a smooth transition to support.
- Debug and report issues observed during testing to ensure high-quality solutions are delivered.
Own the Numbers:
- Calculate project burn and cycle time to ensure that the project remains within the budget.
Love the Customer but Protect Prospecta:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of client business requirements, clearly defining scope and requirements.
- Identify key changes and additions, presenting viable solution options to the client.
- Proactively communicate any deviations from the Business Blueprint (BBP) or Statement of Work (SOW), generating change requests to maximize project yield.
- Engage comfortably with demanding customers, facilitating functional discussions with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor and communicate delivery progress to all stakeholders, taking corrective action as necessary, and garnering stakeholder support to resolve blockers and issues.
- Foster collaborative relationships with other business functions, partners, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Highlight the relative risks and benefits of various options to guide decision-making.
Looking after People with fairness & consistency:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of client business requirements, clearly defining scope and requirements.
- Identify talent, facilitate upskilling, and implement retention strategies to drive team improvement and elevate performance standards.
- Actively pursue training opportunities, courses, and product updates to enhance skills and knowledge.
Must have
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or engineering degree with a specialization in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Statistics; a master’s degree (MBA) is preferred.
- Experience: 10-12 years of experience in project methodology, demonstrating a strong understanding of project management practices within the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Collaboration Tools: Proficiency in using collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to track project phases and collaborate effectively with the team.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and influence stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and interpersonal skills, along with proven customer handling capabilities.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to client needs and quality assurance.
- Multi-tasking Ability: Proficient in managing multiple simultaneous implementations while effectively coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Global Collaboration: Willingness and ability to work across different time zones to support global projects.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Leadership Ability: Capability to motivate and lead teams to complete projects on time, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Team Orientation: Strong team-oriented mindset with a self-motivated approach.
- Adaptability: Confidence and resilience in working within a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Results-Driven: Proven ability to lead initiatives with a passion for driving results, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to generating positive outcomes for customers.
Good to have
- Programming Proficiency: A solid understanding of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript) to facilitate technical discussions and solution development.
- Cloud Platform Experience: Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for deploying and managing applications.
- Data Visualization Skills: Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik) to effectively communicate data insights.
- Business Intelligence Tools: Familiarity with business intelligence tools and techniques to drive data-informed decision-making.
- API Knowledge: Understanding of API integration and development, enhancing the ability to connect systems and applications.
- Master Data Management Knowledge: Good understanding of Master Data Management domain procedures and practices.
- Database Proficiency: Working knowledge of databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.
- Project Management Certification: Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
Growth Path:
At Prospecta, your career journey is one of growth, opportunity and visibility. You’ll operate in a dynamic, high-impact environment where your contributions are recognized by leadership and valued across the organization. Your success is our priority, and as you demonstrate your abilities and achieve results, you'll have clear pathways to greater responsibility and leadership roles.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary;
- Generous paid time off;
- Ongoing learning & career development;
- Annual company events and workshops.
If you’re ready to join an innovative, forward- thinking organization and work alongside inspiring leaders like Jayant Saikia and Ritu Jakhar we’d love to hear from you.
Join Prospecta and take the first step toward an exciting, impactful, and rewarding career!