Software Project Leader

Project Leader - Software

About SLK

SLK is a global technology services provider focused on bringing AI, intelligent automation, and analytics together to create leading-edge technology solutions for our customers through a culture of partnership, led by an evolutionary mindset. For over 20 years, we've helped organizations across diverse industries - insurance providers, financial service organizations, investment management companies, and manufacturers - reimagine their business and solve their present and future needs.

 

At SLK, we champion diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and talents each individual brings. We empower specially abled talent by fostering a supportive environment that welcomes every member's abilities. Our goal is to create an innovative workspace enriched by diversity, providing reasonable accommodations to ensure everyone can contribute to our success. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to help us build a more inclusive future.

BASIC INFORMATION ON THE POSITION

Position Name: Project Leader - Software

 

Mandatory/Required Skills & Location

Location:

Mandatory/Required Skills:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

 

 Manage project objectives and customer expectations and overall success of the project
Plan and execute project as per agreed contractual terms & conditions
Ensure overall project deliverables are met on time and in defined quality

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

1. Interact with customer and understand project objectives and business expectations
2. Manage customer relationship for success of the project. Manage escalation and resolve issues  at project level
3. Manage all customer interactions and communication
4. Plan, execute and track the project.  Ensure all stakeholders are up-to date on the progress
5. Establish Customer requirement management and change management control
6. Ensure project adherence to contractual terms and conditions including any specific compliance as agreed to customer
7. Review execution approach, review , set and deliver expectations with customer / stakeholders
8. Responsible for required approvals / sign offs from customer (Plan, Requirement model, deliverables, etc)
9. Ensure safe custody of customer supplied artifacts / software license and their return as required

1. Accountable for preparation and execution of Software Project plan, Maintenance and adherence to SPP
2. Project initiation, Kickoff, Induction, Audits, Milestone reviews, closure and archival activities.
3. Establish project’s software life cycle by tailoring QMS as required and adherence.
4. Work with Architect / Tech Lead / Analyst & Designer in establishing and maintaining any project specific standards, guidelines, checklists and templates
5. Monitoring/tracking project’s progress against plan and taking corrective/preventive actions proactively as required. Ensure all stake holders are communicated and  obtain their buy-in
6. Ensuring review and its effectiveness across the phases of the project

1. Responsible for realization of committed revenue of a project
2. Responsible for resource utilization for the project
3. Coordinating for cross sell and upsell

1. To guide/mentor team leads and development team to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently
2. Work with enabling function
3. Team Collaboration
4. Learning initiatives as per the plan
5. Employee satisfaction of the team.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

 

1. Degree: Graduate in Computer Science / Information Science or Equivalent 
2. Certifications (if any): NA

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

1. 4 to 7 Yrs of IT experience in Development/Testing.

DOMAIN/ FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

 

• People Management- mange
•  Project Management
• Process standards like ISO
•  Programming / Testing techniques 
• MS Office 

Experience Level

Senior Level