Assistant Manager, Software PMO

ibex; Lahore; On-site; PKR 4,258,000 - 7,099,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lahore is seeking an Assistant Manager - Project Management to oversee project lifecycles and ensure timely delivery of results. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of project management experience, and proficiency in project management tools. This role requires excellent communication skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of core project management experience.
• Certifications in Agile or PMI are a plus.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery.
• Gather requirements and define project scope.
• Monitor progress and quality of work performed.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent communication

Strong planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Microsoft Office

Confluence

Job description

ibex. is looking for Assistant Manager - Project Management who can monitor and close projects to deliver results that exceed expectations on time.

Responsibilities

1. Manage all stages of the project lifecycle, from inception through monitoring and closing, to ensure timely delivery exceeding expectations.
2. Gather requirements, define scope, allocate resources, and establish schedules that meet or surpass project demands.
3. Attend and conduct client meetings to assist in determining project requirements.
4. Chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members.
5. Communicate relevant project information effectively and accurately to all stakeholders.
6. Monitor the progress and quality of work performed by internal departments.
7. Utilize project management tools to track plans, work hours, and schedules.
8. Ensure client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
9. Propose ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, fostering this mindset in others.
10. Oversee planning, application development, verification, and risk management in software projects.
11. Assist the project team in resolving issues promptly to prevent negative impacts on project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of core project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; certifications in Agile or PMI are a plus.
• Ability to work in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong planning and implementation abilities.
• Capability to achieve high results under pressure.
• Experience in project documentation.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with project management software such as Jira, MS Project, or Asana.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of collaboration and documentation tools like Confluence.
• Scrum certifications such as CSM, PSM, PMI, or CSPO are advantageous.