What you will do
- Overall
- Manage and oversee all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through closure;
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget;
- Develop comprehensive project plans including resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management;
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency;
- Set up processes to ensure successful delivery;
- Lead and motivate the development team;
- Identify critical delivery issues and address them with the team before customer exposure;
- Communicate team issues and concerns to the leadership team.
Project Management
- Lead project teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects;
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders;
- Utilize project management methodologies and best practices to ensure successful project outcomes;
- Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues as they arise;
- Monitor client satisfaction with services and team;
- Manage expectations and escalations;
- Implement technical excellence and best practices;
- Implement process excellence and best practices;
- Remove process bottlenecks and resolve issues.
Client Ownership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle;
- Build and maintain strong client relationships;
- Conduct regular status meetings and provide detailed project updates to clients;
- Manage client feedback and address issues promptly and effectively.
Financial Account Management
- Develop and manage project estimates and budgets;
- Monitor project financials including expenses, revenue, and profitability;
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts for internal and client review;
- Manage team members' compensation;
- Monitor and ensure healthy account margins;
- Manage resources and control financials.
Team Management
- Launch teams and establish efficient PM processes;
- Coordinate and oversee the work of project team members including assigning tasks and setting deadlines;
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment;
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback;
- Consult, mentor, teach, coach, and grow team and client leadership;
- Ensure team engagement through regular 1:1s, career development, and personal development plans;
- Coordinate promotions with internal teams and clients;
- Coordinate the recruiting process with the recruitment team.
Must haves
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant work experience;
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management with a focus on fixed price and short-term projects;
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects from start to end including inceptions;
- Experience working cross-functionally with Software Developers, Project Managers, and Account Managers;
- Strong financial knowledge with experience in managing project budgets and financial reporting;
- High level of organization, planning, prioritization, and attention to detail;
- Strong team orientation with the ability to collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholders;
- Excellent client management skills;
- Proficiency in project management software and tools;
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
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