Project Manager

What You Will Be Working On:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with government stakeholders
• Oversee service providers to ensure contractual responsibilities are met and manage vendor relationships
• Oversee day-to-day system operations to meet business objectives on uptime and availability
• Lead and drive ops-tech sessions to facilitate project planning and execution
• Coordinate and track multiple projects across teams, ensuring timely completion
• Lead and coordinate procurement activities including contract renewals and licenses
• Coordinate system security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Lead and facilitate collaboration between development and technology teams
• Develop and maintain project schedules, statuses, and reports
• Lead regular meetings to update senior leadership and stakeholders on progress and challenges
• Manage and monitor project plans to ensure successful completion within schedule, scope and budget
• Implement processes covering issue management, change control, documentation management and quality assurance
• Assist the CIO in identifying digital transformation opportunities

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in a relevant IT field with 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in technology environment
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in managing system implementation and maintenance projects using Agile methodology
• Experience in budget management, cost optimisation, and financial planning
• Team player with strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Experience facilitating collaboration between diverse teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience with government agencies and understanding of procurement processes
• Technical background with IT teams and developers
• Experience in Agile, Cloud Technologies, Knowledge Management, or Service Design

Good-to-have Skills

• Experience working with Agile tools such as Figma, Miro, or JIRA
• Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups, and sprint reviews
• Knowledge of data analytics and product metrics
• Certification such as Scrum Master or Product Owner is a plus
• Experience with development workflows using tools like SHIP/HATS, GitHub or GitLab for code management and collaboration
• Experience to rapid application development platforms such as OutSystems
• Working experience with content management systems such as Sitefinity, SharePoint Online, or similar platforms