Software Development Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Port Elizabeth, that specialises in Logistics and Supply Chain is looking for a deadline driven Software Development Project Manager for a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. Our client focuses on the development Software Solutions Services.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Software Development. 
• Minimum of at least 3-5 years’ experience in a Software Development house as a Project Manager.  
• Experience using JIRA.
• Experience working with Developers in the following languages: .Net Core, Angular, Postgres SQL, Java, C#, and B2B integration.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Attention to technical detail.
• Cope within pressurised environment.
• Deadline driven.
• Used to fast paced environments.
• Run the project from start to finish.
• Create and implement project plans in accordance with business requirements.
• Create and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) to be used for future efforts.
• Update the project plan on a daily basis, including deliverables, dependencies, assignments and outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects throughout their full lifecycle, from business analysis through project start up, execution, completion and wrap-up.
• Obtain approval on proposed scope and prioritisation changes.
• Continuously keep the project team informed as to the project’s purpose, background, scope, requirements, and important issues.
• Prepare communication plan and project reports to key stakeholders.
• Provide updates on activities and deliverables, as well as significant changes, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and manage overall project dependencies and ensure project deliverables stay on time and on target.
• Identify project risks and critical paths and manage mitigation process with project team and stakeholders.
• Carefully and successfully balance the Project Triangle.
• Follow development process and project management best practices and drive their continuous improvement.
• Identify, appropriately escalate, and ensure resolution of issues.
• Accomplish department and organization missions by completing related tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Remote work.
• Traveling opportunities.

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 28 February 2021, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 6 March 2021.

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