Job Description

Exp - 5 - 7 yrs
Location- Pune
Primary skill - ansible, Jenkins and other automation Tools
Operating system - windows and Linux'
Patching automation.
Roles and Responsibilities of an Automation Project Manager
1. Project Planning & Execution
? Define project scope, objectives, and timelines in alignment with business goals.
? Create detailed project plans for automation initiatives including tasks, resources,
dependencies, and milestones.
? Manage end-to-end delivery of automation solutions--from requirement gathering
to post-deployment support.
2. Stakeholder Communication
? Act as a single point of contact between technical teams, leadership, and customers.
? Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and progress.
? Conduct presentations and demos to showcase automation value and outcomes.
3. Requirements Gathering
? Collaborate with operations, engineering, and process owners to identify repetitive,
manual tasks suitable for automation.
? Translate business problems into technical use cases.
4. Resource & Task Management
? Coordinate with developers, testers, and infrastructure teams for timely task
execution.
? Manage resource allocation, skill alignment, and track deliverables.
5. Risk Management
? Identify potential risks related to timelines, technology compatibility, and
operational impact.
? Define mitigation plans and fallback strategies.
6. Quality & Compliance
? Ensure all automation solutions are compliant with internal IT policies and external
regulations (e.g., for BFSI or healthcare).
? Oversee testing phases to validate automation workflows before deployment.
7. Documentation & Reporting
? Maintain detailed documentation of requirements, designs, test plans, and
runbooks.
? Generate project reports, ROI analysis, and dashboards for leadership review.
8. Process Optimization & Innovation
? Recommend process improvements through automation.
? Stay updated with emerging technologies like RPA, Ansible, ServiceNow, Terraform,
etc., and introduce innovative solutions.
9. Dashboard creation in Smartsheet.
? Using the existing project intake prepare the Dashboard for VP/Directors in
Smartsheet.
Essential Skillset:-
? Smartsheet - Mandatory
? Certification - PMP/Prince2 - Mandatory
? ITIL - V3/V4 - Foundation certified. (Minimum)
? Prior experience in managed Services with enterprise clients a must.
? Had experience in Automation & DevOps.
? Knowledge in technology fundamentals and trends is essential.
? Excellent ability to influence across and up - achieving/beating expected business
outcomes
? Demonstrates strong business, program and analytical skills - breaks down business
challenges into solutions with a clear path forward
? Leadership: Forming and leading teams to successful outcomes by eliminating
barriers and delivering results.
? Project Methodology: Building and executing strategic initiatives by delivering
comprehensive planning, tracking and performance.
? Accountability: Own and drive results with a sense of urgency.
? Personal Development: Manage your career portfolio.
? Innovation: Demonstrated passion and excellence by contributing to growth, cost
savings and simplification.
? Team Approach and Collaboration: Leverage strengths across team to achieve
optimal & expedited results.
? Ability to understand risk and develop mitigation plans - knows how and when to
accelerate for success
? Has in-depth experience with key practices, processes and methodologies applicable
to project management & Automation.
? Strong business acumen, with experience working in a variety of industries and IT
areas
? Must have demonstrated aptitude to understand a variety of technical domains and
strategies regarding opportunities, challenges, risks and business impact
? Agile approach in personal work style, with ability to be flexible and adept in dealing
with and resolving ambiguity
? Track record of building successful relationships, internally and externally
? Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills including creating
usable documentation and tools
Education and Experience Required:
? Degree in a related technical field
? 5+ years of experience managing, complex and transformative IT programs and
projects such as software development, Managed Services Transitions

Skills Required