Job Position: Project Manager | Software Development (JB221)
Employer: Kontak Recruitment
Job Description:
Dunkeld, Johannesburg
R50 per month negotiable + group life, disability insurance programs and provident fund contribution
Health-technology company with 15 years’ experience providing software platforms in the health and well-being sector is sourcing a Project Manager to work closely with large corporates across a range of industries to bring to market innovative, cutting edge products in the mobile and web application spaces. Their products leverage some of the best and latest technologies to deliver a smart, slick UX.
As a Project Manager in the Information Technology team, you will manage the delivery of work streams within scope, timelines and budget. You will have a demonstrated understanding of software projects and all aspects of information systems delivery. You possess excellent communication skills, excel in stake-holder management and cross-cultural awareness. Your key skills include attentive and precise status tracking, risk management and issue management. You are trained in agile principles and are effective in establishing strong client relationships.
- Manage the delivery and ensure quality software is delivered in agreed scope, cost and timelines
- Work with various departments internally and within client organizations to deliver projects
- Work with vendors and partner organizations for all project requirements
- Work closely with distributed teams across South Africa, South America, Europe and Australia.
- Manage correct scoping and vetting of requirements, and ensure these are understood and delivered by the team
- Manage team members, including periodic appraisals and day to day operations
- Establish good stake holder relationships and lead client discussions
- Manage escalations, issues and risks for the project
- Provide regular project reporting needs, status updates and any other communications as requested
Essential:
- At least five years of IT project management experience
- Good requirement analysis and functional breakdown skills
- Certifies in PMP or CSM or equivalent
- Strong experience in tools like JIRA, MPP, excel
- Exposure to a range of technologies
- A strong understanding of SDLC
Preferred
- Handled mobile application development projects from start to finish
- Has taken up projects already underway and seen through to delivery
Additional Skills:
- Excellent customer interfacing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
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Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job date: Mon, 11 May 2020 07:59:13 GMT
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