Overview
-The Project manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.
-The project manager is a person who has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project.
-He/She must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects using different methodologies as may be required - Agile, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall
- Manage and coordinate the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including but not limited to project schedule, project charter, Business Case, SOW etc.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships and takes ownership of key initiatives across business levels and functions
- Manage risk and issue identification, tracking, and resolution process
- Monitor and manage project scope and deliverables
- Monitor Project delivery against agreed timeframes/budgets and creation of contingency plans.
- Provide both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks and issues
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Monitor and report on project progress periodically
- Respond to RFI/RFP on prospects as it concerns project management
Primary Interfaces
Internal:
- Application Developers, Implementation Team, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance Team, SBU Heads, Business Development, Support staff (HR, Finance, and Admin), etc.
External:
- Client project resources, users, and management, etc
Report To
Head. Project Management
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay, project incentives, hybrid work arrangement (80% remote), in-house and external training, exposure to both local and foreign projects.
Education:
Relevant tertiary qualification. Professional project management qualification in PMP / CAPM / PRINCE2 will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in project / program management
- Key knowledge and skill in project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines, and recommends improvements to realize efficiencies
- Key knowledge of communications/escalation management
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of productive tools such as Microsoft Office(Ms. Project, Ms. Excel, Ms. Word, Ms. PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of Project Development and Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience in finance/IT/banking industry (preferred).
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Excellent Analytical Skills and attention to details
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical user friendly language
- Team and Indomitable Spirit
- Ability to manage priorities, conflicts and handle stress
- Time Management
- Assertive Drive
- Commercial awareness and business acumen;
- Ability to influence without authority
- Exceptional negotiation skills;
- Networking and relationship management skills;
- Strong interest in project management
