Consulting Project Management

Microsoft

8–10 yrs Mumbai Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Posted : today
Actively hiring

Job description

Join Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery as a Consulting Project Manager, driving excellence in client engagements across India. You will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI, contributing to transformative digital and AI journeys for our most strategic customers.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative projects and foster a culture of empowerment, inclusivity, and continuous growth. As part of a global team, you will collaborate with experts to address complex challenges and achieve impactful outcomes that reach billions worldwide.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end delivery for a portfolio of consulting projects, establishing robust governance, steering committees, and executive escalations to proactively manage risks.

Take ownership of financial performance, including accurate forecasting, cost control, and margin protection. Manage subcontractor and partner costs, scope, and change control to ensure financial hygiene and clean project closures.

Serve as a key escalation point for challenging delivery issues, leading customer discussions to restore confidence and align delivery with customer outcomes. Partner with internal teams to ensure delivery success and value realization.

Identify and drive account expansion opportunities by translating delivery insights into business proposals. Execute disciplined handoffs to sales teams, reinforcing a delivery-led growth mindset across the India portfolio.

Collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including leadership, sales, finance, and architects, as well as external customer executives, delivery partners, and system integrators.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required, coupled with a minimum of 8 years of experience in customer-facing consulting delivery, program or project management, or digital transformation, including handling complex, multi-workstream engagements.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or a delivery portfolio with accountability for outcomes beyond a single engagement is essential. You should also possess proven people leadership skills, including coaching and performance management of project managers or equivalent roles.

Success in this role requires the ability to operate effectively within a matrixed, cross-functional environment, fostering strong partnerships with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Success stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications include 10+ years of experience in consulting or large-scale delivery transformation, with a track record in managing delivery financials, enabling delivery-led growth, and holding relevant Agile certifications like Scrum Master or PMI-ACP.

Essential Skills

Project ManagementConsulting DeliveryDigital TransformationPortfolio ManagementPeople LeadershipStakeholder ManagementFinancial ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Good to Have

AgileScrum MasterPMI-ACPPSM1

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RoleConsulting Project Management
IndustryInformation Technology & Services
DepartmentProject Management, Consulting, Program Management
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

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