We’re looking for a Project Manager to work within a dynamic and fast-paced software development environment. The project methodology ranges from agile to waterfall. Our client operates in the financial sector and is well known as an innovative organization looking to make transformational change within the industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a project manager delivering technology projects
- Responsible for assessing, planning, and executing appropriate project management requirements for projects at various stages of inception and completion
- Developing detailed project plan that includes: developing project goals, scope, charter and work breakdown structure, identifying and sequencing major project milestones and tasks, estimating time and resource requirements, and identifying project risks and contingencies and strategies for managing those to ensure project success
- Providing direction throughout the life of the project and responsible for ensuring that the organization can fully exploit the outcome of the project, specifically that the benefits are delivered
- Ensuring that all initiatives are effectively resourced, managed, delivered on time, and achieve agreed to benefits
- Aiding in the application of Project Management methodology and standards throughout the project period including:
- Project Charter preparation and approval
- Work Breakdown Structures and Project Plans construction
- Project status reports and reporting
- Project milestones monitoring and project priorities re-assignment as required
- Project meeting minutes, with issue logs and resolution
- Risk management assessment and risk strategies
- Escalation process
- Change Management Process
- Vendor Management
- Project Financials and Latest Estimates
- Communications Strategy