Located in the most populous country in the most diverse continent, we have come to realise that conventional financial institutions are handicapped in creating sustainable value for the present generation and the next.
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The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects within specified timelines and budget constraints. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines.
Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and project sponsors.
Develop detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, testers, and stakeholders, to ensure effective project execution.
Manage project scope and changes, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Communicate project progress, status, and key milestones to stakeholders and project sponsors through regular reports and meetings.
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, providing guidance, coaching, and support to team members.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and expectations.
Identify and resolve project issues, conflicts, and bottlenecks in a timely and proactive manner.
Conduct project post-mortems to evaluate project performance, identify lessons learned, and implement process improvements for future projects.
Stay updated with industry best practices, project management methodologies, and emerging trends in project management.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role, successfully delivering projects within specified scope, budget, and timelines.
Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Experience with project management software tools and collaboration platforms.
Knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, is a plus.
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
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