Project Manager

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead our government tender and project initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within the public sector, with expertise in tendering, government sales, and stakeholder management. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

- Develop comprehensive project plans by defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

- Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and project schedules, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.

Resource Allocation:

- Allocate resources efficiently and effectively, including team members, budget, and technology assets.

- Monitor resource utilization and make necessary adjustments to meet project goals.

Technical Collaboration:

- Leverage your technical background to understand project requirements, technical challenges, and development processes.

- Collaborate with technical teams to make informed decisions and provide guidance on technical aspects of the project.

Risk Management:

- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Proactively manage risks to minimize their impact on project timelines and deliverables.

Stakeholder Communication:

- Maintain clear and open communication with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.

- Provide regular updates on project status, issues, and progress.

Scope Management:

- Effectively manage project scope changes by evaluating their impact, obtaining necessary approvals, and adjusting project plans as needed.

Documentation:

- Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk assessments, and other relevant materials.

Tendering and Proposal Writing:

- Identify relevant RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs.

- Prepare, submit, and manage tender documents in compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Craft compelling and detailed proposals to secure government contracts.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

- Provide guidance and support to team members to help them achieve their best performance.

Release Management:

- Plan the release of project deliverables and manage the release lifecycle.

- Coordinate the release schedule and resources required, considering third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.

- Identify risks that can delay the release and manage them to ensure the scope, schedule, and quality of the release are not affected.

- Track the progress and identify issues, continuously working to improve the release process.

- Ensure releases are planned according to requirements and budget.

- Schedule release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release.

- Create implementation and deployment plans according to the release schedule.

- Provide weekly updates on release activities.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience: 8-10 years in project management focusing on government tenders and projects.

- Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatory.

- Project Management: Proficient in planning, initiating, executing, monitoring, and closing projects.

- Tendering and Proposal Writing: Expertise in tendering processes and proposal writing.

- Contract Management: Skilled in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts.

- Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing vendor relationships and stakeholder communication.

- Financial Management: Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

- Risk Management: Effective in identifying and mitigating project risks.

- Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of government regulations and compliance requirements.

- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in project management software and familiar with e-Governance initiatives.

- Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership and team management skills.

- Communication Skills: Excellent communication, written and drafting skills.

- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in deliverables.

- Customer Orientation: Focused on meeting and exceeding client expectations.

-should be able to understand RFP/tender requirements and submit a proposal under such requirements.