About the job

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and timelines to guide project execution.
• Lead cross-functional project teams including developers, engineers, QA specialists, business analysts, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of project impacts.
• Foster collaboration within the project team, encouraging a shared sense of responsibility for project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status, managing expectations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively, developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring project costs stay within approved limits while delivering on key objectives.
• Oversee resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of personnel and tools, and anticipate future resource needs.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards, including client and internal benchmarks, through comprehensive testing and review processes.
• Ensure that projects comply with security, privacy, and legal requirements, especially when dealing with sensitive data or client information.
• Monitor day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and deliverables meet client specifications.
• Where applicable, lead agile project teams by facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospective

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering,  Business Management, or a related field. 
• A Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration (MBA) is an  added advantage. 
• At least 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years managing 
• IT or business technology solutions projects. 
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects involving software development,  system integration, or IT infrastructure. 
• Experience in managing client relationships, working with cross-functional teams, 
• and delivering business-critical solutions. 
• Experience in managing remote or distributed teams and projects.