IT Project / Business Development Manager at McOlay Concepts International

Job Description

• Are you a smart, passionate, and purpose-driven individual? We are looking for an IT project / Business Development Manager to join the team.
• We are seeking a success-driven individual with strong core skills in project and Business Development management who is adept at leading teams.
• The IT Project/Business Development manager works closely with all departments and will be responsible for project promotion, planning, execution and evaluation from original concept through to final implementation.
• The individual will be responsible for managing a diverse array of projects as well as relationships with external stakeholders. The workload is highly dynamic and you must possess great flexibility.
• You must also be able to meet tight deadlines under short notice. If you eat and breathe technology and you are a team player that thrives in a fast-changing, multi-hat-wearing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure projects are properly inducted, assessed and prioritized
• Analyze project proposals to determine the schedule, cost, resource requirements, and risk
• Develop detailed project plans to manage schedules, costs, resources, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
• Prepare and deliver appropriate communications to all levels of organization and leadership on project activity and status
• Coach, mentor, motivate and lead project team members throughout all phases of the project life cycle to successful completion
• Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives and budget
• Proactively and continually evolve the IT project management service and methodology
• Develop and manage an integrated marketing strategy that drives awareness, affinity, and consideration among key stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance audience segmentation to map all stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead new product development and existing product management aligned to the organization’s marketing strategy.
• Develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns in support of the organization’s marketing strategy.
• Work with management to design and execute the organization’s advertising strategy.
• Solicit client and user feedback through diverse qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Use data and analytics from multiple sources to produce metrics, track progress, guide decision making, and adapt strategies in real time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

• Proven results-oriented project manager with experience managing projects from initiation to closure
• Must be able to demonstrate from past experience the ability to handle all phases of the project life cycle including working with cross-functional, multi-project team resources to ensure business processes and technical solutions are successfully delivered on time and on budget
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively interact with internal departments, governments, funders, and project sponsors and partners
• Previous experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience preparing reports with analyzed metrics for stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills
• A strong affinity for technology and learning new technology quickly
• Must possess a reputation for resourcefulness
• Strong sense of accountability, transparency and initiative
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a rapidly-evolving environment
• Forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Experienced with project and funding proposal writing
• Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as an IT Project Manager
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Nice to Have: PMP certification or in progress.