Project Manager - IT Consulting & IT Solutions
Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning & Delivery
Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering through development, testing, deployment and post-implementation support.
Establish project timelines, milestones and deliverables, monitor progress, and ensure projects remain on track.
Manage multiple projects, prioritise resources and resolve roadblocks to achieve successful project delivery.
2. Cross-Functional Team Coordination
Coordinate Functional Consultants, Developers and Support Teams to ensure alignment on project requirements, priorities and deliverables.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams to address dependencies, resolve issues and minimise delays.
Monitor development progress, testing activities, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and defect resolution to ensure timely completion.
3. Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the key point of contact for project-related communications with clients and internal stakeholders.
Manage client expectations, provide regular progress updates and address project concerns proactively.
Manage changes to project scope, requirements and timelines, ensuring potential impacts are assessed and appropriately communicated.
4. Risk Management & Project Reporting
Identify project risks, issues and potential delays, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Track project performance, maintain project documentation and provide regular status reports to management.
Coordinate system deployment, client handover and post-implementation support to ensure a smooth transition.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Project Management or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IT project management, software implementation, systems integration or technology solution delivery.
Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including software development, testing, UAT and deployment.
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and resolve delivery issues.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.