Project Manager Mobile Applications

Appliconic; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead complex software development projects. This role involves defining project scopes, managing multi-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and project management tools, with a proven track record of successful project implementations. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and take your career to the next level while making a significant impact on exciting technology projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Project Manager in a high-tech environment.
• Expert knowledge of Agile and traditional project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, schedule, and deliverables while managing risks.
• Assist in team development and hold teams accountable for commitments.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodology

SCRUM

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

PMP Certification

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Visio

Bit-Bucket

Job description

Project Planning and Management
Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.

Team Management
Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members.

Key Account Management
Support the clients and customers in managing expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance.

Process Management and Improvement
Define and manage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management.

Team Building
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.
2. A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams. PMP preferred.
3. Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects.
4. Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 7-10 team members including Creative, Developers and QA Personnel.
5. Balanced business/technical background.
6. Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues.
7. Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value.
8. Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
9. Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence.
10. Hands-on experience with Project Management tools including Jira/Greenhopper/Bit-Bucket or equivalent.
11. Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools.
12. Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level.
13. Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the big picture view.

Job Specification

1. An outstanding grasp of technology concepts and processes.
2. Strong technical project management experience in application development environment to oversee multiple technology projects.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate across third parties and technical and business product managers.
4. Solid documentation skills for creating, reviewing, and providing feedback.

Solid knowledge of these:
- Project Management
- MS Project
- Visio
- Agile Methodology
- Scrum Methodology
- Technical Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
- iOS Development
- Android Development
- JAVA

Information Technology and Services - Islamabad, Pakistan