Senior Project Manager III

Who We Are

Verve Group has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve Group is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 13 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve Group’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Verve Group is a subsidiary of Media and Games Invest (MGI). Learn more at www.verve.com.

Smaato’s digital ad tech platform is the only omnichannel ad server and monetization solution with controls to make monetization simple. Publishers can bring their first-party data and manage all inventory in one place. Marketers get access to the highest-quality inventory so they can reach audiences around the world and on any device. Smaato is part of Verve Group, a subsidiary of Media and Games Invest (MGI). For more information, log on to www.smaato.com.

Who You Are

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in agile methodologies? We are looking for a dedicated individual who excels in delivering software projects and providing supportive PMO services to our globally distributed product and engineering organization.The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of organizationally complex projects within budget and to the required quality standards in our dynamic, multi-team dependent agile environment.

If you are open to working 3 days from the office in Pune, this is a perfect opportunity for you!

What You Will Do

• Agile Process Execution: Facilitate the engineering teams with agile services and ensure the teams are aware of and adhere to best practices and process guidelines. Live a supportive PMO culture!

• Quarterly Planning Execution: Drive the execution of quarterly planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Complex Project Coordination: Take charge of overseeing the successful execution of complex projects within the PMO. Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, especially product and engineering teams, to foster seamless communication and collaboration throughout projects.

• Continuous Improvement: Own the development, specification, and continuous improvement of processes in collaboration with engineering and product teams. Identify areas for optimization and drive initiatives for enhanced project delivery efficiency.

• Reporting & KPI: Prepare holistic progress reports, owning the specification and automation of metrics and reports.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Several years experience in project management, with a focus on complex and cross-organizational projects.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and facilitating projects to completion.

• Expertise in agile methodologies, with experience in implementing process improvements.

• Proven hands-on experience in using JIRA and Confluence, and GSuite

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Scripting and automation experience (JIRA, Confluence, Google Apps).

• Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master are a plus.

• Experience in the adtech solutions landscape, preferably within software development or digital advertising.

What We Offer

• Join one of the top privacy-first omnichannel ad platforms and gaming companies

• Be part of a multicultural team (55+ nationalities) that is bringing advertising to the next level

• Benefit from working with some of the most experienced professionals in our industry and constantly grow with us

• You will learn and evolve in an empowering environment characterized by entrepreneurial actions

• Responsibility, independence, and an opportunity to participate in projects that have a significant impact on Verve Group’s success

• 3 Wellness days per year to help you maintain your well-being (in Q1, Q2 and Q3 after min. 90 days of employment)

• Enhance your professional skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language skills through German and/or English classes.

• Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)

• We are happy to build a great team together and we appreciate your help through our Employee Referral Bonus

• Align your interests with the company's success and take part in our Employee Shares Purchase Plan

• You will be entitled to 19 holidays per year in addition to any of the public/bank holidays

• Personalized Benefits Platform; with a budget of 4100 INR/month, you can choose the benefits that fit you best from the following options:

  • Mobility and travel

  • Entertainment and food

  • Fitness and health care

• Enjoy food and beverage benefits with colleagues and have fun during team events

• Medical insurance for self and family

Verve Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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