Job Title:  EAD - Project Manager- Senior Consultant

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and extensive experience in managing complex software development projects. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project planning and execution, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities of the job

• Successfully execute the project to agreed schedule, budget, and scope. Should have experience on handling project financials.

• Perform the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management
• Plan the project based on a defined need – results in detailed scope/budget/schedule baseline.
• Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project remains on track and in control.
• Plan for and manage change.
• Reports on variances to the approved project baseline.
• Close the project to formalize acceptance of the project result and release project resources.
• Interface and communicate with project team, management and stakeholders.
• Manage project work and resources to enable successful and timely completion of the project.
• Performs gate reviews and quality assurance reviews with all aspects of IT organization and business sponsors.
• Delivery of projects aligned to overall business and technology strategies and architectures. 
• Work within defined governance processes
• Lead the development of the project charter and scope, and ensure delivery of the solution to schedule, budget, and scope. 
• Develop objectives, phasing and content of the project to deliver on the business case benefits, budget and timescales.

• Ensures that quality project standards are met as prescribed by IT Services through the effective implementation or use of approved processes, methodologies, and deliverables Analytical/Decision.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or MBA. (Mandatory)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification. (Mandatory)
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, managing complex software development projects. (Mandatory)

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. (Mandatory)
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in managing remote or distributed teams.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in technology.