This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project & Program Management professional based in India.
This role sits at the center of complex, high-volume project coordination within data center networking environments, ensuring seamless execution from initiation through delivery. You will be responsible for tracking multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines, and ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met on schedule. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. You will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners, helping resolve issues, escalate blockers, and maintain project momentum. This is a highly structured yet dynamic role where problem-solving, communication, and accountability are essential. You will also contribute to continuous process improvement by identifying gaps and recommending better delivery practices.
Accountabilities
Coordinate and manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring all milestones, timelines, and deliverables are tracked and achieved across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain visibility over a high volume of projects, identifying risks, dependencies, and potential delays.
- Serve as a point of contact for vendors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles.
- Identify, escalate, and track project blockers while supporting timely resolution of complex issues.
- Conduct root-cause analysis using internal tools and collaborate with teams to implement effective solutions.
- Partner with functional teams during initiation, deployment, and post-deployment phases to ensure alignment and execution quality.
- Provide regular status updates in structured meetings with core teams and stakeholders.
- Develop mitigation strategies to address project risks and ensure delivery continuity.
- Support evaluation of post-project outcomes and recommend process or performance improvements.
- Contribute to improving internal workflows by identifying gaps across teams and functions.
- Navigate ambiguity by proposing structured solutions when formal processes are not defined.
Requirements
This role requires strong coordination skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, fast-paced project environment.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, program management, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong documentation ability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and data interpretation.
- Proficiency in creating spreadsheets, presentations, and project documentation.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and processes.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and change management concepts is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
- Ability to communicate updates clearly to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with early-career project management roles
- Exposure to large-scale data center and networking projects
- Opportunity to work in a cross-functional, global project environment
- Strong learning and development opportunities in program management
- Hands-on experience with complex, high-volume project coordination
- Collaborative work culture with exposure to technical and operational teams
- Opportunity to develop expertise in project delivery frameworks and methodologies