IT Project Manager

 Job Purpose 

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for providing project planning and management for established initiatives and ensures that projects are completed to specification, within an established time frame and budget. 

The Technical Project Manager works closely with all stakeholders to prepare comprehensive action plans for resources, timeframes and project budgets. (S)he makes sure the scope of the project is sound, reporting regularly on the progress of the project and that it is staying on the approved schedule..

 Key Accountabilities

1. Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment and information.
2. Liaise with stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
3. Make certain that stakeholders’ needs are met as the project evolves.
4. Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget.
5. Manage, control and coordinate project schedule & implementation to make sure the project is completed on time.
6. Monitor and track project’s progress and handle any issues that arise.
7. Monitor and report on the progress of a project to all stakeholders.
8. Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and money spend.
9. Prepare/update project status reports, process invoices, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
10. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

 Qualifications, Experience and Skills

 Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems (or a related field), or equivalent experience is required.

 Professional Certifications:

Project management certification.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in financial services or technology as a project coordinator or manager.
• Technical and/or functional experience in one or more financial services systems in the relevant subject area and platform.

Skills:

• Knowledge of one or more relevant financial services systems.
• Understanding of Project Management principles covering the traditional waterfall (PMI) and Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
• Strong written and oral communication / presentational skills.
• Good time-management skills.
• Must be self-driven, curious and creative.
• Should be confident, energetic self-starters, with strong moderation and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in diverse, cross-functional teams in a dynamic business environment.