Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as a central coordinator, leading the project team, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Definition:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the Special Projects Officer, Lead Solutions Architect and stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including detailed schedules, timelines, and necessary resources.
• Integrates project plans and milestones within a defined scope into holistic master plan, identifying gaps and interdependencies.
• Tracks and supports management of cross-program or cross-project interdependencies to include IT solutions.
• Manages program/project status reporting process for all in-scope programs/ projects and creates senior leadership updates including dashboard and benefit realization reporting.
• Identifies potential risks / issues / barriers to execution and collaborates to develop specific plans to mitigate risk /resolve issues / remove barriers.

Team Coordination:

• Works with DHCF leadership to facilitate team meetings and ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Estimate project costs, develop a budget, and track expenditures to ensure the project remains within financial constraints.
• Manage the allocation of personnel and material resources efficiently.

Risk Management and Problem-Solving:

• Proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans.
• Address issues and conflicts as they arise to keep the project on track.

Monitoring and Reporting Progress:

• Continuously track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones.
• Provide regular updates on progress, adjustments, and potential issues to stakeholders and upper management.

Quality Control and Stakeholder Satisfaction:

• Ensure all project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and feedback.

Documentation and Closure:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Upon completion, formally close the project, obtain client sign-off, and evaluate performance to identify lessons learned for future projects.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience (Journeyman Mid-Level) in project management or a related leadership role.
• Experience seeing projects through the full-scale software development life cycle.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.