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Senior Software Project Manager

Akelni.com
Nasr City, Cairo
Posted 4 years ago
47Applicants for1 open position
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Job Description

  • The candidate is responsible for providing technical project planning, management and oversight for key initiatives and implementation projects, ensuring first that these initiatives and projects are closely aligned with Akelni’s strategic priorities, and second, that these initiatives and projects are completed on-time, within scope and budget and with an extremely high quality of deliverables.
  • The candidate will ensure the optimum mix of cost, schedule, performance, and system supportability throughout the life cycle (design, development, testing and evaluation, production and disposition) of each program and will analyze alternative problem solutions and present a case for the recommended solutions with a detailed analysis of risks and return on investment.
  • The candidate leads and manages mobile and web project initiatives and production application support in support of Akelni’s mission and other business functional areas.
  • The candidate acts as a project management technical lead and business analysis subject matter expert and is responsible for working with Akelni’s business functional areas to deliver technical solutions in the form of new and enhanced member service applications.
  • The candidate manages all phases of service delivery including: analysis and design, configuration and build, testing and training, and deployment of solutions and will be accountable for all aspects of project management including all project resources (including partners/subcontractors), project planning, scheduling, risk management, scope management, internal and external communications, status reporting, and resource management (internal and partners).

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates complex situations using multiple sources of information filters validates and interprets dynamic material.
  • Manages and appropriately escalates: delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes associated with the product development initiatives
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and interact with all levels.
  • Analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties
  • Assigns and monitor work of technical personnel, ensuring that project steps are in alignment with business objectives, on-time and within budget.
  • Creates a method of change management including ownership of documentation, communication plans, process training, etc.
  • Defines project scope, deliverables, roles and responsibilities in collaboration with stakeholders and business partners.
  • Defines acquire and allocates budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the program group/function and monitors performance across resource channels.
  • Designs and implements processes to monitor and control resources, budget, risks, and value to Business Objectives.
  • Establishes, plans, and executes major milestone reviews and decision gates to complete the program and project life cycle. Ensures all the required products are produced and reviewed, including the technical leadership of requirements management, design, implementation, system integration, verification, test, quality assurance, delivery, operations, and sustainment of the technical solution
  • Exercises broadly delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routines and complex projects/programs.
  • Identifies, clarifies and communicates project vision, goals and objectives and how these tie into, support or impedes organizational strategic objectives
  • Manage scope throughout the project duration. Maintains accurate program estimates, timelines, project plans, status reports
  • Possesses high-level understanding in the areas of web application programming, content management systems, API, database and system design
  • Provide process improvement recommendations based on best practices and industry st

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of Technical Project Manager experience with gradually increasing responsibilities and a demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, artifacts, and tools
  • A track record as a coach, mentor, and developer of talent
  • Ability to independently manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between project management and project team
  • An ability to drive to big-picture goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining strong attention to detail
  • An ability to quickly identify and drive to the optimal solution when presented with a series of constraints
  • Demonstrated ability in people management, strategic planning, risk management, change management, project management
  • Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with quality management approaches, techniques, and principles to ensure quality
  • Minimum of three years of management experience in the IT field
  • Proficiency with at least one web development language, such as PHP or Java
  • Full understanding of software development lifecycle best practices including Web and Mobile Development
  • Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
  • Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills and ability to achieve results without direct reporting relationships
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to all stakeholders
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high-quality work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group; developers, product owners, and subject matter experts

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