QSSU- PLS-PM-Project Manager

On

behalf of our client, we are looking for competent, skilled, and

experienced Project Manager to work in Uganda.

JOB

SUMMARY

The

Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering

projects within scope, time, and budget while ensuring alignment with

organizational goals. This role involves managing teams, collaborating with

stakeholders, mitigating risks, and delivering high-quality solutions. The

ideal candidate possesses a strong background in project management

methodologies, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to dynamic

environments

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project

Planning and Execution:

• Define project

  scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Develop

  detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource

  allocation.

• Monitor project

  progress and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

Team

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead

  cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals and

  responsibilities.

• Facilitate

  collaboration between developers, designers, QA, and business

  stakeholders.

• Provide

  coaching and mentorship to team members to ensure professional growth.

Stakeholder

Management:

• Act as the

  primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates on project

  progress and addressing concerns.

• Build strong

  relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure

  alignment.

• Manage

  expectations and ensure project objectives are met.

Risk

Management:

• Identify

  potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them

  proactively.

• Monitor project

  risks and implement changes as needed to minimize impact.

• Prepare

  contingency plans for unforeseen challenges.

Agile

Project Management:

• Implement and

  promote Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

• Conduct daily

  stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

• Ensure

  continuous delivery of value through iterative project cycles.

Resource

Management:

• Allocate

  resources effectively, balancing team workloads and project priorities.

• Ensure optimal

  utilization of team members’ skills and expertise.

• Manage project

  budgets, including forecasting and tracking expenses.

Quality

Assurance:

• Ensure

  deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

• Oversee testing

  processes and coordinate with QA teams to resolve issues.

• Drive

  continuous improvement initiatives for process and product quality.

Reporting

and Documentation:

• Prepare

  detailed project reports, including status updates, progress metrics, and

  post-project evaluations.

• Maintain

  comprehensive documentation for project artifacts, decisions, and lessons

  learned.

• Present project

  outcomes and insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS,

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of

  experience in project management or related roles.

• Strong

  understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum,

  Waterfall).

• Proven track

  record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within

  budget.

• Proficiency

  with project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project.

• Exceptional

  communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong

  problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Experience

  managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of

  software development lifecycles, particularly for web and mobile projects.

• Analytical

  Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to provide actionable feedback.

• Communication

  Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Local Context

  Understanding: Awareness of user behaviours, preferences, and challenges

  in Uganda.