IT Project Manager

The project manager will be responsible for coordinating project performance, managing execution of the tasks as defined in the project plan in order to achieve the project goals ensuring timely completion of the project. This role ensures that client’s needs are satisfied through the formulation, development, implementation and delivery of application solutions in response to client’s requirements. You will manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate. You will also motivate the project team using appropriate tools and techniques in order to increase commitment to the project objectives. The project manager will be responsible for the project plan, budget, structure, schedule and other agreed elements ensuring project deliverables are met. Expert level knowledge is required across PM methodologies, emerging technologies and technical architectures pertaining to the client served, and the vision to influence the clients\' actions.

• Directing and managing project development from beginning to end;


• Defining project scope, goals and deliverables which support business goals in collaboration with the senior management and stakeholders;


• Developing full-scale project plans and associating communications documents;


• Ensuring that project meets its deliverables in agreed schedule, as per the scope, within stipulated budget and as per the quality standards;


• Effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion;


• Liaising with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis;


• Estimating both external and human resources needed to achieve project goals;


• Drafting and submitting budget proposals, and recommending subsequent budget changes when necessary;


• Ensuring project or service scope and deliverables are defined and agreed with all relevant parties; 


• Ensuring all project commitments are met, and monitoring and reporting progress to the senior management, sponsors, and customers, as well as the PMO in accordance with the reporting standards, ensuring the project remains within the scope; 


• Diagnosing and evaluating potential risks and issues throughout the project. Reporting regularly to the PMO and the senior management risks, and executing  appropriate plans;


• Acting as escalation points problems and complaints, and managing compliance, contingency, and risk situations within own area of control;


• Monitoring and managing resources (staff, suppliers, and hardware & software) in a cost effective manner, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, and action cost reduction initiatives.

• 3+ years experience in successful project management,


• Bachelor or Master’s Degree,


• Excellent analytical & technical skills, strong leadership skills; planning and organizational skills,


• Good interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation, ability to demonstrate a level maturity while under constant pressure from the business and technology community,


• Ability to travel 50% of time,


• Fluent English with effective business communication skills,


• Orientation to details, ability to quickly recognize and solve problems,


• Experience in Project Management Tools such as: MS Projects and MS Office,


• Certification: PRINCE-II or PMI certifications preferred.