Key Responsibilities:

Capital Project Planning: Using agreed upon business requirements from our WPR partners, develop comprehensive project plans that align with the strategic objectives of the organization.

Portfolio Management: Oversee the performance of multiple projects, ensuring they are on track in terms of scope, schedule, and budget.

Budget Management: Partner with our Commercial Management Office to oversee the budget development and financial project controls. Partner with our business managers on our budget submission to our Capital Finance Review Board.

Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary point for stakeholder engagement in the Bangalore portfolio, providing updates on portfolio performance and addressing concerns.

Team Coordination: Lead, coach, and motivate Cisco project team members and Project Managers leading the projects in your portfolio, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Risk Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, assess risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables, and prepare status reports for senior management.

Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project metrics and performance indicators to senior management.

Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in project management (8-10 years minimum), particularly in capital program management.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of local regulations and industry standards in India.

Additional Skills:

• Experience in managing projects in sectors such as infrastructure, construction, or IT.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.