Senior Technical Project Manager

About Position:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead Compliance, Cloud Migration, and SaaS Implementation projects for enterprise customers. In this customer-facing role, you will be responsible for managing the complete project lifecycle, including planning, execution, governance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards while driving customer satisfaction and business outcomes.
Role: Senior Technical Project Manager
Location: Pune
Experience: 17+ years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Lead Compliance, Cloud Migration, and SaaS implementation projects from initiation to successful deployment.
Serve as the primary customer-facing project lead and single point of contact for stakeholders.
Drive project planning, governance, execution, monitoring, and delivery activities.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, R&D, Operations, Implementation, Business Analysis, and Customer Success.
Ensure adherence to security, privacy, regulatory, and organizational governance requirements.
Facilitate executive reviews, steering committee meetings, customer governance forums, and status reporting.
Manage stakeholder communications and ensure alignment across business and technical teams.
Drive change management, implementation readiness, and service adoption initiatives.
Monitor project KPIs, delivery metrics, and operational readiness throughout the lifecycle.
Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, escalation management, and issue resolution activities.
Expertise You'll Bring:
Proven experience managing Compliance, Financial Services, Technology, or other regulated-industry projects.
Strong experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide, multi-stakeholder programs.
Hands-on experience with Cloud Migration, SaaS Implementation, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of project governance, change management, and end-to-end project delivery methodologies.
Experience leading cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Business Analysis, and Customer-facing functions.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive and customer leadership teams.
Proven ability to manage project risks, dependencies, escalations, and governance reporting.
Experience translating customer requirements into actionable delivery plans and execution strategies.
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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