**Project Manager Role Overview:**
A strategic leader responsible for managing and delivering complex projects across various departments, ensuring timely completion while meeting quality and budget standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Execution: Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and delivery to achieve business objectives.
2. Scope Definition and Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in line with organizational goals.
3. Comprehensive Project Plans and Budgeting: Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and track progress against milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs).
4. Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues, proactively managing changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.
5. Effective Communication and Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular project updates and reports.
Requirements:
1. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
2. Experience: 6-8 years in IT, with at least 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
3. Leadership and Quality Delivery: Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
4. Project Management Knowledge: Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
5. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
6. Certification (Desirable): Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is a plus.
This role requires a skilled project manager to lead and deliver strategic projects, ensuring successful outcomes and alignment with organizational objectives.