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Project Manager Job Description

A project manager job description for organisations delivering projects on time, scope and budget, whether IT, construction, EPC or internal transformation. It covers planning, risk, stakeholders, teams and reporting.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

JOB DESCRIPTION – PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title:: Project Manager
Department:: Delivery / PMO
Reports To:: Delivery Head / Director
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 7–12 years with 3+ in project management
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Project Manager will lead delivery of [Project Type] projects for [Company Name / Clients], owning scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and keeping stakeholders aligned from initiation to closure.

Key Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders
Prepare detailed project plans, milestones and resource plans
Track budget, costs and billing milestones
Identify, log and mitigate risks and issues
Run status meetings and publish weekly reports
Manage change requests and their impact
Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors
Ensure quality reviews and acceptance sign-offs
Manage client escalations
Conduct project closure and lessons learnt

Required Skills

Project planning and scheduling tools (MS Project / Jira)
Risk and change management
Stakeholder communication
Budget control
Team leadership

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate in engineering / management or related field
7–12 years of experience with 3+ managing projects

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

PMP / PRINCE2 / CSM
Industry experience in [Industry]
Multi-site project experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Milestones on time	[Percentage]%	Monthly
Budget variance	Within [Percentage]%	Monthly
Client satisfaction	[Score] out of 5	Quarterly
Open high risks without mitigation	Zero	Weekly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Performance bonus linked to delivery

How to Apply

Send your CV with a list of projects managed, budgets and team sizes. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Project Manager – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Delivery / PMO
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the project manager role exists and where it sits in Delivery / PMO
10 role-specific responsibilities, starting with define project scope
Required skills such as project planning and scheduling tools (ms project / jira) and risk and change management, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (7–12 years with 3+ in project management) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. milestones on time, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Client projects keep slipping on timelines
Starting a large implementation or rollout
Building a PMO
Hiring for a services contract that needs a PM

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Delivery Head / Director) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the project manager will spend most time on
3Specify industry (IT, construction, EPC), methodology (Agile, waterfall) and typical project size in ₹
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Show project size and team size so candidates gauge fit
Ask about a failed or troubled project and how it was recovered
PMP or PRINCE2 can be preferred but should not replace delivery evidence

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Frequently asked questions

What does a project manager do?+

A project manager plans and runs projects, manages scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholders, leads the team and reports progress.

Is PMP mandatory?+

No, but PMP, PRINCE2 or Scrum certifications are often preferred for structured project roles.

What KPIs measure a project manager?+

On-time delivery, budget variance, scope changes managed, client satisfaction and team utilisation.

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