Project Manager - IT

Company Overview

PGIM India Mutual Fund is a wholly owned business of PGIM, the global investment management business of the US-based Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI). With operations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, PFI provides a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, and investment management. PGIM is among the top 12 investment managers, with over USD 1.6 trillion in assets under management, and operates in 19 countries through 42 offices, employing over 1,400 investment professionals. PGIM India Asset Management offers a wide range of equity and fixed income solutions to both retail and institutional investors throughout the country.

Job Summary

The Project Manager - IT is responsible for leading and driving IT programs with ownership and accountability. This role oversees the project lifecycle from inception through to execution and closure, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams while maintaining strategic oversight. The Project Manager acts as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication of project status.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle from ideation and planning to execution and closure.
• Team Management: Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams to gather, clarify, and prioritize requirements.
• Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress, maintain dashboards, and provide timely status reports to stakeholders.
• Escalation Management: Identify risks and issues early, escalate when necessary, and drive resolution.
• Unified Project Visibility: Maintain a centralized view of all ongoing, pipeline, and ideation-stage projects across departments.
• Strategic Oversight: Provide insights into project interdependencies, resource allocation, and strategic alignment.
• Budget Management: Utilize a strong understanding of budgeting and financial management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant certification is essential.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in program and project management, managing multiple mid-large scale projects.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in project management and business administration tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Asana).
  • Experience in the asset management or mutual funds industry is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with financial management and budgeting processes within the context of IT projects.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in program and project management, preferably within the asset management or mutual funds industry.

Environment

The typical work setting is an office environment, with potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Salary

Estimated salary range, if provided, otherwise removed.

Growth Opportunities

Potential career advancement opportunities within PGIM India's management structure.

Benefits

• Benefits may include health insurance, paid leave, work policies, and other company-specific offerings, if provided.