B.E./B.Tech./MCA/MBA/Graduate/Post-Graduate in any stream from a recognized university.
- PMP or equivalent certification and ITIL - Mandatory
- Preferred Industry Certifications (will be and added advantage) - CSM
10 years of experience in handling deployment of large-scale IT projects as project manager.
should have minimum 5 years of experience in network project handling.
- Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Word, excel
and PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Good Team Management and co- ordination
skills.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English.
Should be able to understand and speak Hindi or any other local language
leadership with decision-making ability in high-pressure scenarios
team management with proven conflict resolution capabilities
communication – verbal and written in English (Hindi/local language preferred)
experience working with banking clients in regulated, SLA-driven environments
to handle senior-level discussions and cross-functional stakeholder alignment
governance, documentation and program tracking skills (RAG, RAID, MoMs, escalation handling)
analytical, reasoning, problem-solving, reporting and follow-up skills
knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
in Change, Incident, and Problem Management (aligned with ITIL standards)
with security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, RBI Guidelines)
implement training processes and strategies for all technical personnel
develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects
oversee the daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring all subordinates are actively working toward established milestones.
technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.
define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for team members required for specific projects or initiatives.
and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis.
periodic progress review with the Bank.
Change management request approvals.
consultants for the Bank for new technology adoption and effective use of technology resources available at the Bank.
any risks on the project or technology to the Bank.
establishing new or enhancement of Data Centres.
implementation, which includes deployment of new product into the network, solving compatibility issues and configuring it.
conducting proof of concept for new technologies/devices to be implemented in the Bank
team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
project planning, execution, and delivery oversight for all initiatives under the project, including but not limited to:
- SD-WAN Implementation across branches and DC/DR
- Cisco ACI Implementation, deployment and integration
- Network and Security Infrastructure Tech Refresh (Routers, Switches,
Firewalls, Load Balancers, etc.)
- Data Centre migration, upgradation, and infra rollouts
project plans, timelines, and deployment schedules for each individual project initiative, aligned with client expectations
OEMs (Cisco, HPE, Juniper, etc.) and SI partners to track hardware delivery, implementation, integration, and UAT
project-related configurations, documentation, sign-offs, and approvals are tracked and submitted as per compliance and audit norms
cross-functional coordination between internal teams, stakeholders, vendors, and field engineers for seamless execution
progress using project management tools and provide regular updates via dashboards, RAG status reports, and review decks
to client’s internal compliance, change management, and documentation protocols during project lifecycle
delays, and dependencies early and initiate appropriate mitigation or escalation
governance meetings with all the stakeholders to report project status, milestones, and issues
trackers for hardware inventory, deployment schedules, UAT, commissioning, and project closure
drills, failover testing, and validations as part of DC/DR-related projects in collaboration with client teams
defining and optimizing network architecture strategies for scalability, redundancy, and performance
security, infrastructure, and application teams for successful rollout and post-implementation support transitions
compliant closure of all audit points, RCA submissions, and process documents associated with the project
project artifacts, MOMs, change logs, and stakeholder communication records for audit and reference