senior manager – it projects (ifs) (12/02/2025)

Designation: Senior Manager – IT Projects (IFS) / Senior Manager – Digital Projects (IFS)

Location: Gurgaon (Work from Office)

Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Manager – IT Projects (IFS) to manage multiple digital transformation projects, working closely with business units and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 10-14 years of experience in software development, system design, testing, and project management. This role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in business process automation, requirement gathering, and system implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Business Analysis:

✅ Collaborate with IFS unit SMEs to understand business needs and challenges.

✅ Analyze current processes ("as-is") and propose optimized "to-be" solutions.

✅ Conduct structured business analysis to resolve operational challenges.

✅ Gather, analyze, and document requirements via BRDs, storyboards, user stories, epics.

✅ Conduct requirement elicitation through brainstorming, workshops, and interface analysis.

✅ Perform gap analysis (BRD/FDD/GAP), use case development, and test case preparation.

✅ Maintain a requirement traceability matrix (RTM) for tracking changes.

Software Development & Testing:

✅ Manage the requirement backlog, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely development.

✅ Participate in pre-grooming and sprint planning sessions to support the development team.

✅ Facilitate solution demonstrations and user acceptance testing (UAT).

✅ Prepare and review test scenarios, coverage documents, and ensure defect-free releases.

✅ Conduct quality checks to prevent defects from leaking into production.

✅ Write, review, and edit release notes, user manuals, and product documentation.

Implementation & Continuous Improvement:

✅ Provide product demos for newly developed features.

✅ Support business users during go-live and drive solution adoption.

✅ Engage with IFS verticals regularly to gather feedback and improve system functionality.

✅ Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

✅ Evaluate third-party product offerings to improve IFS solutions.

✅ Stay updated on industry best practices and competitive products.

✅ Lead proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for new implementations.

✅ Support cross-functional teams working on multiple integration projects.

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities:

✅ Act as the bridge between business and IT teams for integrated project execution.

✅ Manage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on business continuity.

✅ Lead change and innovation within the organization.

✅ Collaborate with the leadership team to align IT projects with business goals.

✅ Ensure compliance with safety and security policies related to IT systems.

Required Qualifications:

Education: BE/B.Tech (IT/Computer Science) or MCA/M.Sc. (Computer Science & Engineering)

Experience: 10-14 years in software development, system analysis, testing, implementation, and IT project management

Industry Knowledge: Experience with IFS ERP or similar enterprise systems is a plus

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

✅ Business Analysis & Documentation – Expertise in BRD, FDD, Gap Analysis, Use Cases, RTM

✅ Project Management – Experience in Agile/Scrum, SDLC, sprint planning, backlog management

✅ Process Automation & Optimization – Knowledge of workflow automation tools, RPA, BPM solutions

✅ Software Testing & Quality Assurance – Familiarity with test scenarios, test cases, UAT

✅ Business Intelligence & Data Analysis – Understanding of BI tools like Power BI, Tableau

✅ ERP & Digital Transformation – Exposure to IFS ERP, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms

✅ Cloud & Security Standards – Basic understanding of AWS/Azure, cybersecurity compliance

Soft Skills:

✅ Strong leadership & stakeholder management

✅ Excellent communication & documentation skills

✅ Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability

✅ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

✅ Strategic thinking & business alignment