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Technical Project Manager
WITS Innovation Lab
posted 23d ago
Flexible timing
Key skills for the job
Position Overview : Prior Experience in Software Development
The candidate is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion.
He/she should oversee all aspects of projects, Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of projects.
This role requires a lot of interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously.
Job Responsibilities :
- Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
- Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members
- Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
- Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
- Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team
- Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects.
- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of the project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of the project.
- Candidates will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
- He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfil client needs.
Required Qualifications :
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5+ years of working experience in project management
- Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of business need with the ability to establish/maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
- Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
- Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools
- Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/Trello/Open Project, etc. Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
- Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view Balanced business/technical background:
- Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
- Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value
- Proven working experience in project management
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Benefits :
- Flexible working hours
- Work from Home facility
- Monthly Bonus based on the performance
- Health Insurance benefits
- Career Development plans
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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