[ref. q2941300] IT Project manager - Bangalore / Johannesberg

Job Description

We are hiring for Telamon HR Solutions.

Applicant must have experience in IT project management with a software product company in Insurance or banking domain

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members&apos individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document need

• Proven working experience in project management
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus

Applicant can be based in Johannesburg and ready to work out of Bangalore for 4 to 6 months or candidates can be in Bangalore and work out of Johannesburg for 7 to 8 months in a year.

Skills: it project management,project management,risk management,prince2,project planning,project scope definition,software product management,client-facing communication,communication skills,resource allocation,insurance domain,banking domain,pmp,leadership skills,it project & program management,internal communication,budget management,microsoft office,organizational skills,project performance measurement