Senior Project Manager
CBTS Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Project Manager will lead end-to-end infrastructure, networking, and managed services projects from initiation through closeout. They are responsible for project planning, budget management, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of hands-on IT project management experience in an enterprise or managed services environment. Proficiency in project management tools and a solid understanding of ITIL or Agile methodologies are required.
Full description
POSITION SUMMARY
CBTS is seeking two experienced IT Project Managers to join our Technology Delivery team. In this role, you will own the day-to-day management of infrastructure, networking, and client-facing managed services projects from initiation through closeout.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning and Execution
- Lead end-to-end project management for infrastructure, networking, and managed services engagements
- Collaborate with Program Manager to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with clients and technical teams
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets
- Track project milestones and proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Facilitate project status meetings, steering committees, and executive briefings
- Prepare and deliver clear project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
- Manage client expectations and escalate issues appropriately to ensure satisfaction
Team Coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including network engineers, systems architects, and service delivery staff
- Drive accountability for project deliverables across internal and client-side teams
Process and Quality
- Adhere to CBTS project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery standards
- Maintain accurate project documentation in project management and ITSM systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes, templates, and best practices
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 5 plus years of hands-on IT project management experience in an enterprise or managed services environment
- Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure and networking projects (LAN/WAN, data center, cloud connectivity, or similar)
- Proven track record managing client-facing engagements with direct accountability for scope, schedule, and budget
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to technical and executive audiences
- Solid understanding of ITIL, Agile, or hybrid delivery methodologies
Preferred
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
- Working knowledge of Smartsheet
- ITIL Foundation certification or familiarity with service delivery frameworks
- Experience working within a Technology Services or Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment
- Familiarity with CBTS service lines, including networking, cloud, security, or unified communications
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