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