The Project Manager is responsible for management of assigned technical projects. The Project Manager executes day-to-day management of assigned project segments. In addition, the Project Manager manages the group of projects as a whole, providing a single point of knowledge and control for the aggregate effort.
Roles and Responsibilities
Guiding various project teams and Client organizations on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight AHEADs Clients
Guides assigned project team on how to get the most of our self-organization
Guides assigned project teams on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks
Assesses the Scrum maturity of the project team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the project team and Client organization
Removes impediments and/or guides the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment
Builds a trusting environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving
Facilitates getting work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
Facilitates discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
Supporting and educating the Product Sponsor, especially on grooming and maintaining the product backlog
Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example
Perform analysis of utilization of resources for projects in execution and measuring for future resource allocation needs
Establish and drive ongoing development and tracking of additional services revenue opportunities within the client’s environment
Understands client needs and matches them to relevant services or products; manages client expectations
Understands and communicates goals and critical success factors for the project; sells ideas persuasively and paces the communications properly (Communication).
Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through deliver
Ensure service delivery success and Client satisfaction through effective project management
Manage project initiation activities, which include the identification of contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situations, and necessary contacts. Gain access to existing information as needed
Develop, define, and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables
Identify needed resources for projects while defining and assigning major project roles
Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments, and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals, and ensures project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope
Assign and monitor work of project team, providing technical and analytical support and direction
Interface with clients on technical matters as needed
Manage project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved
Assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed
Manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks as well as track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project
Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities. This includes completing a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement
Identify project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement. Recommends and implements solutions
Utilize Ahead systems (Salesforce, financial force, etc.) to maintain updated project information
Qualifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a requirement
Strong ability to independently manage medium to high risk, high complexity, and high client visibility projects
Knowledgeable of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Knowledgeable of industry project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK)
Knowledgeable of the company's products and services
Solid understanding of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation) and the correct project application
Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Possess advanced skills in the use of project management software
Demonstrate ability to manage project budgets and timelines
Must be adept with the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely differing viewpoints
Effectively facilitate interaction with executive level clients
Able to consistently set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among team members
Successfully maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature
Ovii Interpretation
This ServiceNow Project Manager role coordinates complex technical projects from initiation through handover, with responsibility for delivery, client satisfaction, scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The work also applies Agile/Scrum coaching and project-management practices while coordinating internal teams, clients, and vendors.
Role at a glance
Technical project deliveryAgile/Scrum facilitationClient-facing deliveryProject planning and controlsRisk and issue managementResource coordination
Plan and coordinate technical projects, including scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and completion criteria.
Guide teams and client organizations in Agile/Scrum practices, team self-organization, and sustainable improvements to Scrum maturity.
Track project progress, risks, issues, impediments, and resources; help teams resolve problems and meet delivery goals.
Coordinate project teams, internal groups, clients, and vendors, monitoring assigned work and deliverables.
Manage client expectations, communicate goals and project status, and support service delivery and client satisfaction.
Oversee initiation and closure activities, including contractual needs, project acceptance, handover, and post-implementation review.
Identify process improvements and additional services opportunities, and maintain project information in company systems.
Good fit signals
Holds the required PMP certification and understands established project-management practices, including PMBOK.
Can independently manage medium- to high-risk, complex projects with substantial client visibility.
Brings knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall approaches and can apply them across different IT project lifecycles.
Communicates effectively with clients, including executive-level stakeholders, and can negotiate across differing viewpoints.
Can coordinate teams, set clear expectations, manage performance, and maintain morale while protecting sensitive information.
Meet Ahead
Acceldata develops enterprise software for data observability, data management and AI operations. Its xLake platform combines data quality checks, pipeline monitoring, lineage, governance and compute management across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. Products include Acceldata Data Observability Cloud, Agentic Data Management, AI Observability and an Open Data Platform for Hadoop modernization. It also offers xFactory, introduced in early access for building AI agents and applications on governed enterprise data. Its tools help data teams detect unreliable data, investigate pipeline failures, control infrastructure costs and support analytics and AI workloads. Customers include Dun & Bradstreet, PubMatic, PhonePe and HCSC.
Founded
2018
Company size
201-500 employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Campbell, USA
Why work here
Acceldata offers engineering work on distributed systems, data reliability and AI agents using technologies such as Java, Python, Kubernetes and LangChain. It has raised over US$100 million and serves enterprises including Dun & Bradstreet, PubMatic and PhonePe, providing exposure to large-scale data problems. Published Bengaluru engineering roles list ESOPs, medical and life insurance, paid maternity and parental leave, mentorship and learning support. Those roles are advertised as on-site.
RCRohit ChoudharyFounder and Chief Executive OfficerView bioHide bio
Co-founded Acceldata in 2018 and serves as CEO. Previously Director of Engineering at Hortonworks, where he led development of Dataplane Services, Apache Ambari and Apache Zeppelin. His experience building large-scale data systems at Hortonworks and Zalando informed Acceldata's focus on data reliability and observability.
ARAshwin RajeevaCo-Founder and Chief Technology OfficerView bioHide bio
Co-founded Acceldata in 2018 and serves as CTO, leading technology vision, architecture and engineering. Previously held engineering and architecture roles at Hortonworks, Zalando, Thoughtworks and [24]7.ai. His expertise spans distributed systems, big-data infrastructure and large-scale analytics platforms.
RKRaghu KandikondaCo-Founder and Vice President of EngineeringView bioHide bio
Co-founder and Vice President of Engineering, leading engineering for data observability and Agentic Data Management. Previously worked at Hortonworks and contributed to the Apache Software Foundation ecosystem. His expertise includes distributed systems and AI-driven enterprise data platforms.
Co-founded Acceldata in 2018 after working at Hortonworks and serves as Senior Architect. He was part of the four-person founding team that established the company's approach to enterprise data reliability and observability, bringing experience in complex data systems.
MMMike McQuaidChief Revenue OfficerView bioHide bio
Leads Acceldata's sales strategy. Brings more than 20 years of enterprise technology experience, including roles at Hitachi Vantara, BusinessObjects and Birst, and experience managing large field-sales organizations.
MKMahesh KumarChief Marketing OfficerView bioHide bio
Leads global marketing strategy. Brings more than 30 years of technology marketing experience, including work at GitLab and Propelo, which was acquired by Harness, and experience developing software market categories.
Leads product strategy. Brings more than 30 years of experience across cloud platforms, SaaS applications and infrastructure, including roles at ActivTrak and Reltio, with expertise relevant to enterprise data management and analytics.
SWSamuel WolffChief Financial OfficerView bioHide bio
Leads Acceldata's finance function. Previously served as CFO at Singular and has experience at Yahoo, BlueKai and Birst. His background includes scaling technology businesses, capital allocation and evaluating the economics of enterprise AI.
AGAshok GunasekaranSenior Vice President, Customer SuccessView bioHide bio
Leads customer success at Acceldata. His experience includes building global technical customer success and support teams of more than 300 people, with expertise in digital customer experience and scaling customer-facing operations.
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