Project Manager at Softclans Technologies Limited

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 Master’s Degree.
• Bachelors 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.