Job Purpose
The Project Manager will be responsible for facilitating the delivery, deployment, training and implementation of an eAuthority - ASSR Oversight Management System using Agile/Scrum methodologies. He/She will act as a leader, ensuring the development team adheres to Scrum principles and practices and delivers high-quality software within specified timelines.
Duties and responsibilities
* Project Planning and Execution:
* Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, and resource-bound schedules including scope, budget, and resource allocation (In Gantt Format).
* Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
* Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
* Ensure project activities are aligned with the authority's goals and objectives.
* Project Organization and Management sub-plans, including management authorities, responsibilities and contacts.
* Critical design review and vendor system analysis.
* Plan, facilitate and conduct site and User Acceptance Testing.
* Conduct effective Unit and Integration testing for all system modules.
* Technical training for ICT staff at vendor site.
* Operational training for Business process champions at the vendor site.
* Provision of Technical and end-user documentation.
* Onsite user training and support.
* Infrastructure setup and configuration including backups and disaster recovery.
* Provision of Go-Live strategy and checklist by the vendor.
* Team Leadership and Management:
* Lead and motivate the project team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
* Liaise with the Scrum Master and the Product Owner to prioritize and plan agile delivery of the product as per the project plan.
* Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and monitor their progress.
* Conduct regular team meetings and provide performance feedback.
* Manage vendor and third-party relationships as per project needs.
* Team Coaching and Mentoring:
* Coach and mentor the project team on best project management practices.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
* Foster a positive and productive team environment.
* Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress.
* Work with stakeholders to resolve issues and dependencies.
* Escalate issues to management when necessary.
* Stakeholder Communication:
* Communicate project progress and status to stakeholders.
* Facilitate communication and collaboration between the development team and stakeholders.
* Ensure all stakeholders understand the project milestones, goals and progress.
* Metrics and Reporting:
* Track and report on key project deliverables to the project team.
* Use metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.
* Generate reports suitable for project management.
Requirements for the position
* A relevant Masters Degree.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* PMP/PRINCE2 and/or related Project Management certification
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
* Experience in managing complex software implementation projects across multiple and cross-functional teams.
* Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles and practices.
* Excellent in stakeholder communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Risk assessment and mitigation skills.
* Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Clickup, Azure DevOps).
* Experience with regulatory frameworks is an added advantage.
Please forward your cv to [email protected]