Job Description: Job Title: Project Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with organizational objectives. Strong software development background with hands-on technical expertise in application design, development, system architecture, and software delivery lifecycle. Key

Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership Lead and manage the project team to deliver agreed outputs/outcomes within defined scope, time, cost, and quality constraints. Promote ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices while engaging with stakeholders and team members. 2. Project Team Management Define, delegate, and manage team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities. Develop team capability, foster innovation, and motivate team members to achieve successful project outcomes. 3. Business Case &

Benefits

Management Support the project sponsor in preparing and updating business cases, ensuring alignment with forecasted benefits, costs, and risks. Track and report progress to ensure realization of planned business benefits. 4. Budget & Cost Management Prepare, manage, and control project budgets. Monitor forecasts, changes, and actual costs to ensure financial compliance. 5. Governance Establish and maintain effective project governance and decision-making structures. Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities in line with organizational standards. 6. Project Planning & Controls Develop and document key project components, including scope, schedule, approach, resources, budgets, risks, and quality requirements. Implement protocols for scope changes and update project configuration documents as needed. 7. Scheduling & Dependency Management Create and maintain project schedules considering dependencies, resource needs, and constraints. Map project dependencies, assign ownership, and actively manage interdependencies with related projects. 8. Resource Management Develop and maintain resource allocation plans (excluding financial resources), considering availability and scheduling variations. 9. Stakeholder & Communication Management Identify key stakeholders and manage relationships, communication, and engagement strategies. Ensure alignment with program, portfolio, and organizational communication requirements. Resolve conflicts between individuals or interest groups to maintain smooth project operations. 10. Risk & Issue Management Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks (threats and opportunities) and issues. Escalate concerns as appropriate and manage interdependencies with related projects.

Qualifications

& Skills Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PMP certification preferred). Proven experience in project management across the full project lifecycle. Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Ability to manage risks, resolve conflicts, and drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Location: DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work