Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Experience: 12+ is must

Job Description:

Oversees and provides direction throughout the duration of projects, from design stages to beta testing and through to final production. This includes the day-to-day instruction, strategic direction, and/or organizational initiatives pertaining to the technical project or program. Functions performed include defining goals/deadlines, tracking budget constraints, maintaining support documentation and responding to contingencies during the technical cycle of events.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scope and objectives, define project milestones and deadlines by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed project schedule (Work Breakdown Structure) to track progress.
• Lead and direct projects through the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) inclusive of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, and Close Phases
• Conduct project meetings with key stakeholders and capture actions items for follow up.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule and budget and follow a formal CR process.
• Ensure project governance and escalation paths are clearly defined and followed.
• Identify potential risks and develop risk management strategies. Develop a mitigation plan and address the issues that rise during the project
• Report and escalate issues / risks to management as needed. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the client and stakeholders.
• Establish good working relationships with Product and Portfolio owners and ensure status alignment.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Track and manage project financials by developing a detailed project forecast and validating against actuals each month to provide accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Facilitate technology discussions as warranted by the projects to drive solution and implementation.
• Focus on both qualitative and quantitative project metrics for better decision making.