HK - Project Manager 1

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to identify and define project goals, objectives, scope, key deliverables, and risks.
• Monitor the status of the project and manage changes to the scope baseline. Implement and manage changes to the project plan and scope in a controlled manner.
• Create the overarching plan that integrates all subsidiary plans (scope, schedule, cost, resource, communications, risk, procurement, stakeholder engagement).
• Work with stakeholders to progressively elaborate and define the project scope, creating logical activities to break down deliverables into manageable work packages.
• Provide the specific activities required to produce deliverables and determine their logical order.
• Construct the project schedule and identify the critical path. Monitor the status of project activities to update project progress and manage changes to the schedule baseline.
• Estimate costs for all project activities and establish the project budget. Monitor the project budget and manage changes to the cost baseline.
• Develop and implement project communication strategies to stakeholders.
• Identify and plan hardware and services that needs to be procured.
• Conduct risk management activities for the project. Identify, analyse (qualitative and quantitative), and plan
• responses to risks (opportunities and threats). Continuously monitor identified risks, identify new risks, evaluate risk process effectiveness, and implement risk response plans.
• Track, review, and report on project progress against the project management plan.

Requirements & Experience

• Minimum 3-5+ years of demonstrable experience managing IT projects from initiation to closure in the banking & finance industry.
• Experience in the typical five process groups of project management in the IT industry (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing).
• Experience with projects of varying size, complexity, and team structures.
• Experience working with various project management methodologies.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a team towards project goals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Managing expectations and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Proactive approach to anticipating and addressing issues.
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adjust plans and strategies in response to changing project requirements or unforeseen challenges.
• Skilled in negotiating with team members, stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
• Facilitation skills for meetings and workshops.
• Ability to mediate and resolve disputes constructively.