POSITION: PI Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Digital Transformation (Technical)
REPORTING TO: Head – Digital Transformation
PURPOSE:
To ensure the successful delivery of software projects by coordinating tasks, resources, and stakeholders, managing conflicts and trade-offs, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration among all involved parties.
Key duties/Responsibilities
- Coordinates all project elements, including tasks, resources, and stakeholders.
- Manages conflicts, making trade-offs, and evaluating resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Acts as the bridge between product management and development teams.
- Manages plans, organizes, and directs projects to meet deadlines, budgets, and scope requirements.
- Gathers and documents project requirements: define the project scope and creates detailed implementation plans.
- Strong stakeholder management; effectively communicates with architects, developers, product owners, and vendors.
- Identifies necessary resources and allocates tasks based on team members’ skills and project needs.
- Hosts daily stand-up meetings, implements Agile methodologies, and ensures team collaboration.
- Provides regular updates and reports, monitor risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Promotes continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
- Facilitates training sessions and workshops to enhance project execution and team development.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Scrum Master Certification (CSM or PSM)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- SAFe Agilist Certification (SAFe)
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience as a Project Lead/Manager.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering software development projects.
- Experienced in managing software projects using agile methodologies.
- Technical background in software development, architecture, or delivery of software solutions will be an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Special Skills/Personality:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Effective scheduling and time management capabilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and frameworks.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Interested applicants should their applications and two reference letters to humanresources@etl.co.ls on or before the Monday, 22nd July 2024.
Candidates who would not have been contacted by the Friday 26th July 2024 should consider their applications not successful.