Closing on: June 30, 2021
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kingston Jamaica
The Project Manager’s overarching responsibility is to lead the delivery of the organization’s strategic projects via engagement of cross-functional teams with focus on people, process and technology.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field
- A minimum of three years’ experience in managing projects; at least 2 years’ experience with technology projects would be an asset
- Project Management Training
- Project Management Certification would be an asset
Core Functions
- Implement standardization in the project execution process by developing a methodology based on proven best practices and established standards
- Defining objectives, scope, schedule, and ground rules for projects/initiatives
- Organizing and leading project status and working meetings; preparing and disseminating progress reports;
- Organizing work execution in accordance with objectives of projects/initiatives
- Employing problem solving tactics to address issues and impediments that arise
- Define process and product quality metrics and monitor progress
- Develop strategies for achieving successful and timely delivery of projects
- Identify and monitor project risks
- Estimate and monitor project budget
- Acquire technical and human resources needed to meet objectives
- Establish and plan key milestones to guide scheduling of detailed activities
- Set-up communication cadence and dynamics with internal and external stakeholders
- Plan and facilitate kick-off and closure activities