For Pune: Program Manager for needed by a CMM level IT services company!

We have urgent positions for our client a US based software engineering services CMM level company, who is having secure and growing clientele in USA and not affected due to recession as the clients are in basic and safe industries.This company wants to recruit IT professionals for Java,.net,testing and C,C++ at various levels. We are having walkin arranged on 14 March 2009 in Pune

About Company: It is a pure software engineering services company which is in the business for last 12 years, It's clients include Fortune 100 companies, as well as small to mid-sized organizations. Company has development centre in Pune.

Company is top-ranked for salary level in Pune according to Terra Firma's understanding of the IT industry in Pune.

Please note that for all positions candidates needs to have good communication skills and academic background with Engineering Graduate / Post Graduate Degree holder /MCA / MCS / M Sc computers.

Role: Program Manager.

Years of Experience: 12+ yrs.

Requirements:

• 7 to 8 years of direct work experience as the project / program manager including all aspects of software project life cycle.
• Development background with c#.NET/Java and good DB knowledge.
• Hands on experience on the Microsoft project plan (MPP). Experience on Rally or Version one would be a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in resource management.
• Ability to elicit co-operation from all sources including management, clients and other departments.
• Experience in working with cross-cultural teams would be an asset.
• Strong crisis management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including conf. skills.
• Competent and flexible to understand new processes, technology or platforms.
• Exposure to CMM /ISO/agile methodologies.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to project needs.
• Should take ownership of the assigned projects/tasks and have “can do” attitude.
• Should be honest and innovative.

Responsibilities:

• Setup the project by bringing in resources (including hardware, software, architects, developers, QA, etc.) and setting up the development processes.
• Develop detail estimates and project plans/schedules (MPP) as required by the project.
• Ensure smooth project execution from initiation to closure with daily monitoring and mitigating/escalati ng the risks/ issues on-time.
• Ensure all releases are on-time and high quality in all aspects (code, functional, documentation)
• Communicate the project status including risks, schedules and concerns to all stake holders as scheduled/appropria te.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise the project team.
• Appraise the project resources for their performance as scheduled. Identify training needs for project resources.
• Proactively manage all changes in the project (e.g. requirements, resources, issues etc).
• Liaise with project stakeholder on an ongoing basis.
• Provide inputs to management for making proposals.
• Contribute towards the Organizations' Knowledge Base.
• Carry out any other responsibility assigned by management.

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Contact details:
Madhura Kulkarni ,
Terra Firma,Pune
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Tel No : +91-020-65007407
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