Software Project Manager

The role requires the incumbent to lead projects from conception to completion, working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The candidate will manage project planning, execution, and team management to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Management:
  • Acquire project requirements including resources, information, and materials.
  • Conduct project reviews to recommend schedule changes and resource adjustments.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including activities, resource planning, and cost estimation.
  • Document scope changes, issues, and risks affecting implementation.
  • Ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, and technical quality targets.
  • Establish and gain consensus on project goals with stakeholders.
  • Resolve issues associated with project implementation with users, technical staff, and management.
• Team Management:
  • Define common goals and accountability among staff.
  • Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and career discussions.
  • Implement effective performance management practices.
  • Oversee team management, including budgets, forecasting, work allocations, and staffing.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of project management experience, with a focus on IT or software development projects. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is preferred.
• Certifications: Certified IT Project Manager, PMP, CITPM, CSM, or similar certification is desirable.
• Skills: Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, familiarity with both waterfall and agile frameworks, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.