Project Manager

Experience: 15 to Not Available years

Location: Bangalore, India

Skills: Professional Services, Consulting, Systems Integration, SOW-based delivery models, Compute, CS, HCI, OneView, Composable Infrastructure, Platform & Workload Modernization, Storage, SDS, BURA, Multicloud, Private Cloud, VMware, Nutanix, SAP, Networking, Hybrid Workplace, SDCM, PMP, Agile, Scrum, ITIL Foundation, project management tools

Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure & Integration Services) is a client-facing Professional Services delivery role responsible for managing large infrastructure modernization, integration, and transformation projects for external enterprise customers. The role requires a strong Professional Services background and a fair technical understanding across infrastructure domains. This position has no direct people management responsibility and operates through delivery leadership, coordination, and mentorship.

Role Positioning
- Senior Project / Program Manager within Professional Services
- No direct people management responsibility
- Robust external stakeholder management and contract accountability
- Fair working technical understanding across infrastructure domains
- Mentors teams through influence, not hierarchy

Mandatory Background Requirements
- Professional Services / Consulting / Systems Integration experience (mandatory)
- Experience delivering infrastructure transformation projects for external clients
- Experience with SOW-based delivery models
- Pre-sales or SOW readiness exposure preferred
- 2 to 3 tech stacks experience (professional services perspective)
- Compute, CS, HCI, OneView and Composable Infrastructure
- Platform & Workload Modernization – Core
- Storage, SDS and BURA




- Multicloud and Private Cloud (VMware, Nutanix)
- SAP (Infrastructure aligned projects)
- Networking
- Hybrid Workplace
- SDCM

Key Responsibilities
1. Professional Services Project Delivery
Owns end-to-end delivery of infrastructure integration and modernization projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk in line with SOW commitments.
2. Pre-Sales Support and SOW Readiness
Supports pre-sales activities including delivery approach validation, timeline reviews, assumption checks, and risk identification prior to SOW sign-off.
3. Financial and Contract Governance
Manages project financials including budgeting, billing milestones, forecasting, and change requests.
4. External Stakeholder Management
Acts as primary point of contact for customer stakeholders, partners, and vendors. Leads project governance, reporting, and escalation management.
5. Team Coordination and Mentorship
Coordinates internal and partner delivery teams and mentors project team members on delivery discipline and best practices.

Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 15+ years of Professional Services project delivery experience
- PMP certification (mandatory)
- Agile/Scrum certification preferred
- ITIL Foundation preferred

Technical Knowledge Expectations




Working understanding of infrastructure technologies including compute, storage, networking, virtualization, private and multicloud concepts, SAP infrastructure dependencies, and migration/cutover practices. Hands-on technical implementation is not required.

Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the project team throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Develop project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
3. Implement agile methodology to drive project execution and delivery.
4. Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
5. Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project completion.
6. Manage project documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer.
7. Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
8. Collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve project objectives.
9. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process.
10. Ensure alignment of project outcomes with business goals and objectives.

Skill Requirements
1. Strong proficiency in program management principles and practices.
2. In-depth knowledge and experience in agile methodology and its application in project management.
3. Exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively lead project teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
4. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects concurrently, and adapt to changing priorities.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills to address project challenges and implement effective solutions.
6. Proficiency in project management tools and software for project planning, tracking, and reporting.

Other Requirements
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