Job Overview:
As a Software Engineering Project Manager, you will play a critical role in the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects. Your goal will be to ensure that all software projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans and manage all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints.
Team Coordination: Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Work closely with the software engineering team, guide them and resolve their problems to ensure the project stays on track.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants. Maintain constant communication with stakeholders, keeping them up-to-date on progress and any changes in schedule.
Risk Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and potential risks, proactively addressing issues that could derail the project timeline or impact budget.
Quality Assurance: Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs. Maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet project standards and user requirements.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field. Certifications in Project Management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CSM (Certified Scrum Master) are advantageous.
Experience: Proven 3-5 years of working experience as a Project Manager in the IT sector, particularly in software development projects.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), methodologies like Agile or Scrum, and project management tools (such as JIRA, Trello).
Soft Skills: Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Other: Strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence stakeholders.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Note: The actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the department's needs and the evolution of the role.