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Associate Technical Project Manager / Project Manager
at ChampSoft in Colombo, published on 02 Oct. 2024
POSITION SUMMARY
As an Associate Technical Project Manager in our company, you will support the management and execution of software development projects from initiation to closure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to help ensure the successful delivery of projects within defined scope, timelines, and budgets. Your strong project management skills, leadership potential, and technical knowledge will play a vital role in diving project success and achieving customer satisfaction.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Selence, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Proven 1- years experience as a project manager
- Proven 01 year of experience as a Project Manager in the IT industry. successfilly delivering software development projects,
- Strong understanding of software development processes, mettiodologies (eg. Agile, Scrum), and relevant technologies (e 8-cloud platforms, databases),
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Exceltent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools
- Ability, to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- PMP pertification or equivalent is preferrad
- Knowledge of software development life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
- Support the development of comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk management strategies.
- Participate in project kick-off meetings to communicate goals and expectations to the project team.
- Help manage the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, designers, and business analysts, to facilitate project progress.
- Monitor project progress and track milestones, proactively identifying and escalating risks and Issues.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, business owners, and project sponsors.
- Collaborate effectively to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues in a clear and concise manner,
- Assist in resource allocation, Including team members, equipment, and budget, to optimize project performance.
- Work with resource managers and department heads to secure necessary resources for the project.
- Monitor resource utilization and suggest adjustments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Identify, assess, and help manage project risks, developing mitigation strategles as needed.
- Communicate risk assessments and mitigation plans to stakeholders and the project team,
- Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and client requirements.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to support the definition and execution of testing strategies.
- Assist in managing project scope, ensuring that changes are documented, evaluated, and approved.
- Facilitate change management processes, communicating stakeholders.
- Establish effective communication channels within the project team and with stakeholders.
- Participate in regular project meetings to provide updates on project progress, risks, and issues.
- Help prepare and distribute project status reports, executive summaries, and other relevant documentation.
- Support project closure activities, including documenting lessons learned and knowledge transfer.
- Assist in evaluating project outcomes against established success criteria and participate in post-project reviours.
- Contribute insights and recommendations to improve future project delivery.
Send your resume to: careers@champsoft.com