IT Project Manager at Adept Systems

Job Purpose

This position will be responsible for managing and executing projects related to AWS infrastructure and services and delivering the desired outcomes in an effective and professional manner, ensuring that they are aligned with and supporting the company’s strategic objectives as well as to meet the requirements of affiliated partnerships. The job holder directly influences the quality of solution delivery by providing project leadership, resource management, and oversight to a portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute project plans that meet client objectives and allow the business to deliver projects on time and on budget. This will also involve risk mapping to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
2. Provide leadership to project delivery teams (e.g., building, motivating, delegating work, monitoring performance of the team) through project go-live and transition it seamlessly to support mode.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to develop and implement integrated delivery plans that enhance project value, delivery, and success. Facilitate team meetings to review the status of projects and disseminate regular stakeholder updates on a regular cadence.
4. Develop a “trusted advisor” role with customers and be a key player in the overall success of the project. Actively build and foster client relationships that result in additional work and/or referability. 
5. Implementing quality control processes and ensuring project deliverables meet established standards and client expectation.
6. Monitor progress by tracking activities against scope, goals, budgets, timelines, etc., resolving problems, preparing progress reports, and recommending actions. Document deliverables as per the implementation milestones and ensure project steering teams are kept informed of project progress.
7. Prepare all project-related reports such as project status, resource utilization, and risk reports.
8. Continually refine, implement, and improve delivery methodologies that help ensure a positive customer experience.

Job Qualifications

• Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Management or equivalent
• 5+ years’ relevant IT project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing business-related digital technology/ERP implementation projects. 
• Familiarity with AWS services, infrastructure.

Key Competencies

• Excellent coordination, analytical thinking, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion), planning and people-management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, set targets and make decisions.
• Self-starter, high energy level with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle situations that require initiative, independent judgement, consultation with senior stakeholders, sensitivity and tact.
• Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Demonstrates commitment to results delivery while exceeding expectations.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity.