Project Manager

About Us

Grapes, India’s leading Integrated communications agency nurtures digital strategy and marketing approach across paid, earned, and owned platforms. With both brand and business impact in the forefront, Grapes offers full services in Digital and Communication Solutions – Strategy Wonks at head and Creative at heart, we are strong in setting KPIs, goals and executing innovative-creative campaigns. We combine Strategy, Process, and Trends to build brands and turn customers into evangelists.

Powered with a deep Technical Knowledge – combined with extensive experience in Digital marketing, we at Grapes are equipped to service all our clients with perfect communication advice as apt for their brands. The vision is a clear one, of outperforming expectations at every possible stage. With over 200+ minds continuously at work, we own what we do! Agile minds are at our core with a continuous endeavor to invest in talent.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a Project Manager with a proven track record in Project Management, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Resource Management, and Delivery Management. The ideal candidate should have experience in JIRA, Trello, Basecamp, Asana, MIRO, and Desktime for project tracking, along with expertise in Vendor & Stakeholder Management, LMS, Digitization, and HPRM.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage end-to-end project execution, cross-functional teams, client interactions, and successful project delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, objectives, and timelines using JIRA, Trello, Basecamp, Asana, and MIRO.
• Resource Management: Optimize team allocation and productivity using Desktime and other tracking tools.
• Delivery Management: Ensure successful project completion by managing resources, deadlines, and risks.
• LMS & Digitization Initiatives: Oversee projects related to Learning Management Systems (LMS), HPRM, DRM, ICR & OCR Engines.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align goals and expectations.
• Presales & Post-Sales Management: Assist in proposal creation, requirement gathering, and client engagement.
• Scrum & Agile Methodologies: Lead Agile sprints, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Data & Reporting: Utilize MySQL, MSSQL, and Visual Studio - Visio to generate reports and process visualizations.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure smooth project execution.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Project Management tools such as JIRA, Trello, Basecamp, Asana, MIRO, and Desktime.
• Strong expertise in Scrum & Agile methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog management.
• Experience in Vendor & Stakeholder Management, handling client communication and service delivery.
• Hands-on experience with LMS, HPRM, DRM, and ICR & OCR engines for digitization projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality output.
• Knowledge of MySQL, MSSQL, and Visual Studio - Visio for data-driven project insights.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Qualification:

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Certifications in PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master preferred.
• Experience in enterprise-level software development or IT projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while handling multiple priorities.