Project Manager

This is a remote position. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT initiatives within a Quality-focused environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a separation project from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery while operating in a fast-paced, low-structure environment. This role requires a highly independent leader with strong SDLC knowledge, Waterfall project management expertise, and proven IT delivery experience. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery • Lead and manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. • Drive planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and project closure activities. • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and status reports. • Coordinate project resources, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple teams. Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, quality teams, and external stakeholders. • Facilitate project governance meetings, steering committee updates, and executive reporting. • Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively communicate project risks, issues, and mitigation plans. SDLC & Waterfall Governance • Ensure adherence to established SDLC processes and project governance standards. • Lead requirements gathering, solution planning, design reviews, testing coordination, deployment planning, and post-implementation support. • Apply Waterfall methodology effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Risk & Issue Management • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies. • Escalate critical issues appropriately and develop resolution strategies. • Monitor project health and implement corrective actions when necessary. Quality & Process Excellence • Support initiatives within the Quality function and ensure compliance with organizational standards. • Establish quality metrics and monitor project performance against defined objectives. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons-learned activities. Change & Organizational Readiness • Support organizational changes associated with project implementation. • Facilitate communication and readiness activities to ensure smooth transitions. • Coordinate training and knowledge transfer activities where required. Required Skills & Experience • Support a separation project • Work full-time in the Quality space • Ability to run projects end-to-end independently • Strong understanding of SDLC • Strong understanding of Waterfall methodology • IT delivery experience • Ability to operate effectively in low-structure environments • Capable of self-orienting and navigating ambiguity quickly Originally posted on Himalayas