We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget. The successful candidate will manage the full project lifecycle—from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure—while ensuring alignment with business objectives, governance standards, and quality expectations.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across technical, business, and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Identify dependencies, risks, assumptions, and critical milestones.
• Obtain required approvals and sign-offs prior to project execution.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Coordinate activities across technical, business, and operations teams.
• Track and report on project progress using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
• Manage project changes through formal change control processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports and dashboards.
• Act as a communication bridge between technical teams, business users, and executive stakeholders.
• Manage client, partner, or vendor relationships where applicable.

Risk, Quality & Governance

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure deliverables meet defined standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and audit trails throughout the lifecycle.

Project Closure

• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
• Ensure deliverables are formally accepted and signed off.
• Transition completed solutions to operations or support teams.
• Close financial accounts and archive project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing medium to large-scale projects (IT, operations, or business transformation).
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum Master is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, or similar).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in budget management, forecasting, and resource planning.

Core Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of projects delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels.
• Number of high-impact risks and issues successfully mitigated.
• Post-project success rate and return on investment (ROI).
• Team performance and engagement metrics.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical thinking and sound decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Advanced planning and organizational skills.
• Financial and budget management fundamentals.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business requirements.