IT Project Associate (Pune, India)

• Executes the end-to-end management of application development projects: including resource management, communications, training requirements, change management and budget (if applicable).
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Reviews and recommends changes, reductions or additions to the overall project.
• Acts as the liaison between IT and end-users when applicable.
• Maintains the efficiency of the project management process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment. Identifies and mitigates potential risks.
• Work with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to team members reporting to others;
• Creates a structure/environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team.

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience, including project management, and team management;
• Project plan development experience, including charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, statement of work, cost estimates, schedule;
• Experience in handling application development including database projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, ability to set direction and vision, build consensus around recommendations, work with a team to meet objectives
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; ability to interface and influence all levels within the organization, including facilitation, consulting, negotiation, and presentation.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills working with multiple stakeholders across several technology platforms and business areas
• Strong technical skills and experience. Ideal candidate has lead projects relating to Application Development deliveries or migrations
• Project plan and budget management;
• Knowledge of project management best practices,
• Experience identifying and mediating risk.

ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.Â
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package.

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