Project Manager Colombo

Project Manager

A global innovation company focused on business growth through disruptive technologies is looking for a Project Manager to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, budgets including timelines, resource allocations and risk management strategies.
• Ensure effective project execution by monitoring progress, resolving issues and adapting plans as necessary.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional project teams, including Software Developers, Designers and Quality Assurance Engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging creativity, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and regular status updates.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for additional services or project expansions and work closely with the sales team to generate new business.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards and best practices.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct thorough project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ Years of proven experience in a project management role in the software services industry, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of software development methedologies and project management principles.
• Familiarity with agile frameworks (E.g. Scrum, Kanban) and experience in managing agile projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Such as Jira, Monday etc).
• Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Engineering practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a project team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Abilitiy to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Results-oriented approach with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget. 

Interested candidates, please send your CV to gihan@mytechjobs.Ik