IT.Senior Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Hyderabad

Your Role:

As a Senior Project Manager at Citco, you will be responsible for managing complex IT projects in a fast-paced financial institution environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring successful delivery of project deliverables within the constraints of schedule, scope, and budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, infrastructure, and business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain core project artifacts - project plans, status reports, risk & issue logs, and software deliverables in JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.

• Lead Agile ceremonies - daily stand ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to keep the team focused and self directed.

• Communicate proactively - deliver concise, timely updates, risk alerts, and decision making inputs to all stakeholders, from senior management to team members.

• Own the project outcome - operate with minimal supervision, taking full responsibility for meeting milestones, budgets, and quality standards, and escalating issues promptly.

• Drive first time success - take initiative to deliver high quality work on the first attempt, avoiding reliance on repeated feedback or corrections.

• Build a high performance team culture - foster collaboration, accountability, and resilience, while maintaining professional conduct and alignment with Citco values.

• Manage external partners - liaise with vendors to secure optimal delivery structures and ensure contractual obligations are met.

• Prioritize and mitigate risks - identify, assess, and address risks and issues early, and allocate resources efficiently across departments.

• Track and report metrics - administer performance metrics to monitor progress and inform continuous improvement.

About You:

• Minimum 5 years of solid practical experience managing complex projects.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Agile application development in a financial institution environment.

• Proficiency in project management tools, specifically JIRA / Confluence & MS Project.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and oral English.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management, information technology, creativity, business analysis, data analytics, problem-solving, change/release management, multi-tasking, and service management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or equivalent.

• Effective planning and organizational skills to set priorities and coordinate projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or related field.

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) are preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing complex IT projects.

• Strong background in Agile application development within financial institutions.

• Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Skills:

• Proven track record managing complex, concurrent IT projects with minimal supervision

• Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and project analytics tools

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions through clear, concise communication

• Excellence in proactive risk management and independent problem-solving in fast-paced environments

• Strong business acumen with ability to translate technical concepts across diverse audiences

• Verifiable success in delivering right-first-time results while maintaining high quality standards

IIf you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering successful IT projects in the financial sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Citco.