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 1. Project Planning and Execution: o Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, and resource-bound schedules including scope, budget, and resource allocation (In Gantt Format). o Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria. o Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies. o Ensure project activities are aligned with the authority's goals and objectives. o Project Organization and Management sub-plans, including management authorities, responsibilities and contacts. o Critical design review and vendor system analysis. o Plan, facilitate and conduct site and User Acceptance Testing. o Conduct effective Unit and Integration testing for all system modules. o Technical training for ICT staff at vendor site. o Operational training for Business process champions at the vendor site. o Provision of Technical and end-user documentation. o Onsite user training and support. o Infrastructure setup and configuration including backups and disaster recovery. o Provision of Go-Live strategy and checklist by the vendor. 2. Team Leadership and Management: o Lead and motivate the project team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. o Liaise with the Scrum Master and the Product Owner to prioritize and plan agile delivery of the product as per the project plan. o Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and monitor their progress. o Conduct regular team meetings and provide performance feedback. o Manage vendor and third-party relationships as per project needs. 3. Team Coaching and Mentoring: o Coach and mentor the project team on best project management practices. o Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. o Foster a positive and productive team environment. o Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress. o Work with stakeholders to resolve issues and dependencies. o Escalate issues to management when necessary. 4. Stakeholder Communication: o Communicate project progress and status to stakeholders. o Facilitate communication and collaboration between the development team and stakeholders. o Ensure all stakeholders understand the project milestones, goals and progress. 5. Metrics and Reporting: o Track and report on key project deliverables to the project team. o Use metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement. o 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 Skills: project manager IT Agile.