Kalvium - Senior Project Manager - Content Factory

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager (Content Factory) @ Kalvium

Location:

In Office, Coimbatore.(For first Quarter of the Job)

In Office, Bangalore.(Permanent Location)

Work Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00AM-6:30PM

CTC: 10LPA to 14LPA

About Kalvium:

Kalvium is an exceptional startup with a mission to make the world's education more relevant and engaging. Our flagship offering is India's BEST Undergrad Program in Computer Science Engineering which is offered across 20+ Universities in India. We are backed by 30+ industry stalwarts like top executives from Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, and PhonePe, as well as luminaries of India's unicorn ecosystem like Anupam Mittal, Kunal Shah, Rahul Chari and Ankit Bhati. We are on the lookout for passionate minds to champion our vision and join us on a journey to redefine the global tech education landscape.

Job Description:

Kalvium is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Project Manager (Content Factory) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the seamless execution of content-related projects from conception to completion.

This role requires:

(1) Strong project management expertise

(2) Excellent stakeholder management

(3) Demonstrated experience of handling teams, mentoring, managing and driving a high performance culture

(4) Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, project planning tools like Jira and Gantt and the ability to plan, project and manage weekly workloads.

You will be working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, making key decisions, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful delivery of content projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

(A) Foster a collaborative team environment, showing strong people management skills and empathy to guide, mentor and support team members through the project lifecycle.

(B) Lead and manage content projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and in alignment with business objectives.

(C) Utilize Scrum or other project management methodologies to manage project timelines, workflows and resources effectively.

(D) Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, utilizing Jira, Gantt and other project management tools to track progress, identify potential risks and ensure alignment with stakeholders.

(E) Take ownership of stakeholder management, acting as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectations.

(F) Lead the project planning and forecasting process, projecting and planning for week-on-week work to maintain project momentum and meet deadlines.

(G) Ensure efficient and productive use of resources, balancing workload and optimizing team performance.

(H) Develop detailed reports and projections, using Excel and other analysis tools to provide insightful data for senior leadership and team members.

(I) Apply strong decision-making skills to resolve any roadblocks or issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.

(J) Maintain a keen focus on quality, ensuring that the content produced meets the highest standards and aligns with the company's vision and objectives.

Key Skills & Expertise:

People Management: Direct management of a team of at least 5 members. A high degree of empathy and team management skills, able to lead, motivate, and inspire teams to meet project goals and deadlines while fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.

Project Management: Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to delivery, with strong expertise in planning, tracking, and reporting.

Stakeholder Management: Ability to effectively communicate with, manage and align multiple stakeholders, ensuring clarity and consistency in project goals and outcomes.

Scrum or Similar Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum or similar project management frameworks, ensuring effective project execution.

Excel & Spreadsheet Analysis: Strong proficiency in Excel, with experience in data analysis, forecasting and generating reports that inform project decisions and business strategy.

Jira & Gantt: Hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira for task management and Gantt charts for timeline visualization.

Planning & Projections: Expertise in planning and projecting week-on-week work, managing resource allocation and adjusting project plans as necessary to maintain progress.

What Were Looking For:

(A) Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire teams while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

(B) Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving abilities.

(C) Analytical mindset with a strong aptitude for numbers and data-driven decision-making.

(D) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.

(E) Previous experience in the Education Industry is a plus.

Qualifications:

(A) B.E/B.Tech in any Stream.

(B) 5-7 Years of overall experience in project management, with 2 or more years of experience of directly managing a team of people.

Location:

In Office, Coimbatore (For first Quarter of the Job).

In Office, Bangalore (Permanent Location).

Work Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00AM-6:30PM

CTC: 10LPA to 14LPA

The above CTC Details is only a pay scale range for your reference, actual salary will be decided based on:

1) Your Current CTC

2) Your Interview Performance

Kalvium Benefits:

(1) Opportunity to be part of an impactful movement to transform higher education for the better, with a competitive salary.

(2) Challenging role designed to significantly enhance your professional profile and skills.

(3) Work closely with the founders and the founding team.

(4) Enjoy an awesome work culture that helps you thrive with the team.

Kalvium's Core Values:

(1) We obsess about student experience and outcomes above all.

(2) We embrace extreme ownership, focusing on outcomes over tasks.

(3) We respect and trust each other.

(4) We disagree with candor and courtesy.

(5) We improve things regularly, rather than chasing perfection.

(6) We learn continuously and seek discovery

If you resonated with the description and answered 'Oh, that's so me' while reading along, this role is an ideal fit for you.