Senior Project Manager with Delivery & PM Leadership Experience

Grid Dynamics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering initiatives and drive delivery excellence. We are looking for a seasoned practitioner who goes beyond basic task tracking and provides true operational governance.

In this role, you will manage scope, schedule, and budget with precision while acting as a strategic partner to our clients. You will not simply report project status — you will actively control the project trajectory, proactively mitigate risks, and ensure the commercial success of engagements.

Key Responsibilities
Advanced Delivery Governance

• Methodology Leadership: Drive the execution of complex projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or hybrid frameworks, tailoring processes to fit the specific needs of the engagement.
• Predictive Risk Management: Proactively identify execution risks (technical, resource, or timeline) and implement mitigation strategies before they become blockers.
• Metrics & Reporting: Establish and monitor advanced delivery metrics (Cycle Time, Throughput, Earned Value) to provide data-driven visibility into project health.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Budget Ownership: Manage project P&L, including forecasting, burn rates, and margin analysis. Ensure delivery remains within the financial constraints of the SOW.
• Scope & Change Management: Rigorously manage project scope. Handle change requests (CRs) effectively to protect margin and prevent scope creep while maintaining client satisfaction.
• Contract Adherence: Ensure all deliverables align with contractual obligations and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Executive Interface: Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders. Communicate complex delivery updates, blockers, and solutions clearly and confidently.
• Expectation Management: Navigate conflicting priorities and manage stakeholder expectations regarding timeline, quality, and scope trade-offs.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a steady hand during critical incidents, de-escalating issues and steering the team toward solutions.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Performance Optimization: clear hurdles for the engineering team, ensuring high throughput and a focus on quality.
• Process Improvement: continuously audit and refine delivery workflows to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Mentorship: Model best practices for junior team members and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

Who We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager
• Experience managing and mentoring other Delivery / Project Managers
• Strong involvement in pre-sales activities (project estimation, proposal preparation, client presentations, risk assessment, project planning)
• Experience working with contracts
• Strong understanding of project finances (budget planning and control, cost management, project profitability tracking)