Software Development Project Manager at UNOCASA Limited

Job Description

• Work together with the Product Owner and/or management board to plan and execute projects.
• Works closely with the Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand the system’s functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develops and implements project plan, or sub-element of a project, including cost, schedule, risk and performance for new software product Builds team ownership and commitment to project plans; Provides structured thinking to project team on overall approach and delegates as appropriate.
• Supervises the software development team (software developers, testers, solutions architect and business analyst).
• Ensures that software development team has appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively.
• Participates in phase reviews; defines and tracks key business unit metrics; Responsible for elevating critical business decisions on existing products to the appropriate management boards and/or functional management.
• Relationship/People Management: Provides input to functional managers on team and team member performance; fosters and develops cross-functional collaboration.
• Product/Technology Management: Provides input to the technical approach to technology application and new product development; Identifies, communicates, and manages project risk with within appropriate level of experience.
• Leads the team in appropriate decision making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.
• Responsible for team and cross-functional level communications and acts as liaison between the team and the management.
• Establishes realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that the projects remain on target to meet deadlines.
• Collaborates with the Product Management in defining the Product Vision.
• Provides a software development plan that meets the future needs of our clients and markets.
• Evolves the existing software system applications and architecture in various areas as needed.
• Assist team members in resolving both technical problems as well as human resources issues.
• Monitor individual employees’ performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software development.
• Proven working experience as a project administrator in the Information Technology sector.
• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in Software Development and web technologies.
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is an added advantage.