Project Manager
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Description
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and timelines to guide project execution.
- Lead cross-functional project teams including developers, engineers, QA specialists, business analysts, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
- Manage scope changes through formal change control processes, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of project impacts.
- Foster collaboration within the project team, encouraging a shared sense of responsibility for project success.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status, managing expectations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively, developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring project costs stay within approved limits while delivering on key objectives.
- Oversee resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of personnel and tools, and anticipate future resource needs.
- Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards, including client and internal benchmarks, through comprehensive testing and review processes.
- Ensure that projects comply with security, privacy, and legal requirements, especially when dealing with sensitive data or client information.
- Monitor day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and deliverables meet client specifications.
- Where applicable, lead agile project teams by facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering,
Business Management, or a related field.
∙A Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration (MBA) is an
added advantage.
∙At least 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years managing
IT or business technology solutions projects.
∙Proven track record of delivering complex projects involving software development,
system integration, or IT infrastructure.
∙Experience in managing client relationships, working with cross-functional teams,
and delivering business-critical solutions.
∙Experience in managing remote or distributed teams and projects.