Project Manager at ANSRSource India

Job Description

About the role
The Project Manager, working as part of the Project Management group within Professional Services, will oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of single or multiple client projects from beginning to end, including responsibility for project scope, costs, and deliverables.

The Project Manager will have the ability to manage and implement projects from initiation to final operational stage. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead empowered, matrixed, virtual teams to include Desire2Learn, the Client and potentially 3rd party personnel. Ability to develop, administer and control the budget and P&L for the project. Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities
Oversee the implementation of small and large projects to customers
Work with the Sales organization on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules
Lead the project team in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans
Develop and manage project plans/charters; obtain appropriate client and Desire2Learn approvals and sign-offs
Determine, monitor and review all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk
Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements; manage sub-contractors as required
Develop and manage project schedules and budgets in order to deliver the project on-time and on-budget
Create communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders
Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project; including financial health and status of the project; all risks, issues, changes; deliverables; etc.
Undertake regular status review meetings among project team members and clients
Prepare and/or present project status reports to various levels within management and the
client
Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan
Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues
Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project success criteria
Identify and assess risks, severity and impacts; determine and implement risk mitigation strategies, communicate risk to client and internal to Desire2Learn as appropriate. Manage and mitigate all risks throughout life-cycle of project
Coach and advise team members to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical/operational issues
Manage client’s expectations; understand client’s point of view & needs while keeping Desire2Learn’s interests in mind; Promote a Win/Win attitude with the client; follow up and follow through on commitments responsibly
Proactively influence clients to apply project planning methodologies
Conduct post project reviews / lessons learned
Ensure adherence to legally binding requirements
Integrate and use Project Management methodologies
Maintain awareness on emerging technologies and project management techniques
Manage multiple concurrent projects
Work Experience Recommendations
Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management (preferably consulting or implementation-to-client relationship) role
Strong knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management, sufficient to analyze detailed concepts, and apply these in a range of related subjects or functional areas
Ability to handle many small projects at one time, or a few medium/large projects
Professional services / customer servicing project management experience preferred
Confident and knowledgeable in Information Technology, including systems development lifecycle, business modelling, systems integration/implementation, methodologies, estimating and architecture
Familiarity with end-to-end project lifecycle including business case definition, requirements & architecture through development & implementation
Understanding of the basic practices, procedures and principles of project management, sufficient to analyze detailed concepts, and apply these in a range of related subjects or functional areas
Competent in use of MS Project, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Visio and other office tools
Strong organizational skills
Works proactively and independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education Recommendations
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
PMP certification considered an asset
Equal opportunity statement
ansrsource provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, caste, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We respect and support diverse cultures, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We believe embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment will help us grow and succeed as an organization and better serve learners, who are the ultimate audience for all we create.

Hiring organization
ansrsource
Job Location
Remote
Employment Type
Contract
Duration
12 months
Department
Learning Design and Development
Experience
3+ years
Hours
40 hours a week

Working Hours
1-10 PM IST or 2-11 PM IST
Special requirements
Excellent Spoken and Written Communication

Region
EMEA

Date posted
April 3, 2025