Project Manager with Organizational Leadership

We are seeking a non-technical Project Manager and Organizational Leader to manage cross-functional IT projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, operational processes, and team leadership, with a focus on structured planning and accountability

About the candidate – Successful candidate must have the following :

1. Strong Management experience

2. Proven People Management and Organizational background

3. Assertive

4. Proactive

5. Expertise in Waterfall methodology

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Own and lead projects and operational initiatives end-to-end within the Operations, Support, and IT Administration domains.
• Apply classical (waterfall) project management methodologies, with clearly defined phases : conception, planning, execution, and closure.
• Create and manage project baselines including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and specification documents.
• Monitor project progress rigorously using “Plan vs. Actual” analysis and proactively manage deviations.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Implement structured change request processes for any scope, timeline, or budget adjustments post sign-off.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure strict adherence to organizational processes and project standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Organizational Leadership
• Provide organizational and disciplinary leadership to the operations / support / IT admin team.
• Manage team capacity, roles, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee team functions, ensuring consistent delivery of assigned tasks and alignment with business objectives.
• Understand employees’ roles and responsibilities well enough to support, guide, and optimize performance – without requiring hands-on technical execution.
• The person will concentrate on managing the tasks and workloads, keeping the IT personnel accountable for following internal SLA’s and deadlines etc.

Process and Meeting Management

Requirements

Required Skills :

Expertise in classical project management methodologies is essential, with a proven track record in :

Professional Qualifications

Personal Competencies :