Principal DT Project Manager

Jobgether · India

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal DT Project Manager based in India.

This is a senior-level digital transformation leadership role focused on driving large-scale, enterprise-wide technology initiatives within a complex global environment. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of strategic digital programs spanning infrastructure modernization, ERP implementations, and software development initiatives. The role requires strong governance, financial oversight, and the ability to manage highly cross-functional, matrixed teams across geographies. You will play a key role in ensuring successful execution of projects through disciplined planning, risk management, and performance tracking. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will influence decision-making through clear reporting, forecasting, and strategic recommendations. This position is ideal for a project leader who thrives in complex, high-impact transformation environments.

Accountabilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of Digital Technology transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), milestones, critical paths, and performance metrics to ensure effective project execution.
Manage project governance, financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget compliance.
Oversee risk, issue, and opportunity management processes, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation when required.
Coordinate with global, cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and alignment of priorities.
Monitor project scope, schedule, and performance, conducting variance analysis and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Present project updates, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging established enterprise delivery and operational excellence frameworks.
Facilitate collaboration, conflict resolution, and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups in a matrixed environment.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field with 7+ years of experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
5+ years of experience leading Digital Technology or enterprise transformation projects (e.g., infrastructure, ERP, or software development).
Strong expertise in project lifecycle management, scheduling, governance, and risk management.
Proven experience managing project financials, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Planview, JIRA, Smartsheet, and MS Office Suite.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership in a global environment.
Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and experience working in hybrid delivery environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and execution discipline.
Experience working in large, matrixed, multicultural organizations is highly desirable.
PMP certification or exposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM) is a plus.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, life, and accident insurance coverage
Paid leave including vacation days and contingency leave
Meal vouchers/coupons and additional meal-related benefits
Employee scholar program and learning & development opportunities
Work-life balance support and hybrid work flexibility
Car lease program and transportation-related allowances
National Pension Scheme (retirement benefits support)
Exposure to large-scale aerospace and digital transformation programs
Structured career development within a global technology organization.

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