Senior Project Manager
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Summary
Senior Project Manager based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, running end-to-end software project delivery — facilitating agile ceremonies, defining scope and timelines, managing budgets, resources, and risks, and keeping stakeholders aligned. Requires 10+ years of tech PM experience plus PMP and an Agile certification (CSM/PMI-ACP).
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal team productivity.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and issues clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets and track performance against defined objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and implementation of best practices.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while resolving delivery bottlenecks.
- Ensure alignment between business goals and project execution
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management within technology or software development environments.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
- Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP is required.
- Strong experience working with both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.