Assistant Project Manager (IT)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proven project coordination experience, and the ability to converse fluently in Mandarin/Cantonese is extra advantage to liaise effectively with our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and executing projects according to schedules and budgets. Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.

• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.

• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and meeting minutes.

• Identify and escalate potential issues or risks to the Project Manager and the stakeholders.

• Support in quality assurance and ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Facilitate effective communication among all project stakeholders, including clients and partners.

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of software development methodologies and tools to steer the project's technical direction.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in project management, coordination, or a related role.

• Fluent in Cantonese (spoken and written) and proficient in English; Mandarin is an added advantage due to we have Hong Kong client.

• Past experience with project management and successfully steering projects towards smooth execution and on-time delivery.

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and hybrid project management methodologies.

• Certified IT professional or certified project manager will have an added advantage.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, OpenProject).

• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.