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Posted 02 July, 2026

Project Manager

Virtusa
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Full Time
Reference: 55_537753_79077

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project delivery across Master Data Management Data Quality and Persistent Identifier initiatives from planning to execution and closure

  • Create and maintain project plans timelines budgets and progress tracking

  • Identify manage and mitigate project risks and issues using RAID logs

  • Monitor project progress and resolve blockers to ensure successful delivery

  • Lead project meetings steering committees and provide regular status updates to stakeholders

  • Coordinate with dependent teams technologies and vendors to ensure smooth execution

  • Manage and motivate cross functional teams including analysts engineers and technical resources

  • Work closely with senior stakeholders to gain support and alignment for project goals

  • Handle vendor relationships statements of work and third party service providers

  • Manage project budgets forecasts schedules risks and reporting activities

  • Support service transition and handover into operational support environments

  • Ensure business requirements are captured effectively and aligned with project objectives

  • Manage project scope changes approvals and communication across teams

  • Ensure compliance with organizational standards quality processes and best practices

  • Support governance activities decision reviews and benefits realization

  • Contribute to the development of project management best practices and capabilities


Essential Skills:

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in IT Industry

  • Bachelor degree in Business Technology or related field or equivalent experience

  • Strong project and programme management skills

  • Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies

  • Strong problem solving and leadership capabilities

  • Knowledge of financial management and benefits tracking

  • Experience leading cross functional and diverse project teams

  • Understanding of IT systems and business technology solutions

  • Experience working with vendors suppliers and external partners


Desirable Qualifications:

  • Project or Programme Management certification

  • Experience working in global organizations with distributed teams

  • Experience using Jira

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry processes and business operations

  • Certification in SAFe or similar Agile frameworks

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