Senior Project Manager – VCF

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage VCF projects from start to finish, ensuring successful completion.

• Partner with AHEAD account teams and pre-sales specialists to assess client priorities and initiatives in order to create project plans and activity backlogs.

• Guarantee service delivery success and client satisfaction through proficient project management.

• Develop, outline, and implement project plans and/or agile boards.

• Identify and confirm resources necessary for project success; coordinate with the sub-contracting team as required.

• Facilitate the coordination of activities and tasks among internal stakeholders including project team members, OA, Resource Management, Delivery Leadership, and others.

• Manage project risks, challenges, and overall progress to ensure that project objectives (e.g., deadlines, scope, and quality) are met.

• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams to ensure all project requirements are fulfilled.

• Assist in pinpointing process gaps or areas for enhancement.

• Utilize tools like Salesforce, Smartsheet, and Jira effectively.

• Foster customer relationships and assist in identifying further sales opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in IT infrastructure or data centers is essential (covering compute, storage, and networking).

• Proficiency and knowledge in VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) is necessary.

• Preferably, financial (budget) and resource management experience with Salesforce.

• Familiarity with PM tools such as Smartsheet and Jira is important.

• Ability to independently manage medium to high-risk projects that promote new adoption in customer environments.

• Practical knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Awareness of project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK).

• Foundational understanding of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation).

• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in negotiation techniques to achieve agreement amid differing viewpoints.

• Capable of effectively communicating with executive-level clients.

• Ability to consistently establish clear expectations, manage team performance, and foster high morale among project team members.

• Willingness to take initiative in areas beyond core responsibilities when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents.

• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits in accordance with policy.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Opportunities for learning and development to promote continuous growth and upskilling.

• Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on both physical and mental well-being.

• Retirement and statutory benefits in accordance with Indian regulations.

• An inclusive and people-first culture, emphasizing collaboration and ownership.