Senior Project Manager at Trusoft Limited

Job Overview

• Assist with the delivery of assigned IT projects and programs, within specified criteria of time, scope, cost and quality. 
• Handle project support functions 
• Track the progress of the projects and develop reports on progress, milestones, andm budget Interface with System Integrators to deliver work 

 Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of assigned project work packages, escalating issues that are beyond set 
• tolerances to the Team Lead, IT Projects, and programs for resolution. Document project business cases in conjunction with Project Owners 
• Help with the development of quality assurance test plans and participate in testing. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, 
• Program Delivery and Program Manager
• Participate in all IT Planning and policy development efforts. 
• Facilitate the resolution of any issues encountered. 
• Assist with quality management for solutions deployment and day-to-day operations. 
• Help with the production of periodic project reports. 
• Coordinate end users training before delivery of solutions 

 Skills/Competencies

•  Ability to use initiatives. 
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices 
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies. Good knowledge of Project Planning and Management Skills. Sound understanding of change management practices. 
• Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on 
• IT enabled business change projects. 
• Adequate knowledge of package implementation of integrated systems 
• Working knowledge of contract management, budget, and cost management 
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) 
• Organization and coordination skills 
• Performance management 
• Ability to take ownership. 
• General managerial/ administrative skills 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Self-Management 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Good oral & written communication. 

 Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in STEM 
• Minimum of 4 years' working experience as a project manager, preferably in a financial institution. 
• Experience with iterative development project delivery 
• Competency in project management tools 
• Relevant professional certifications 
• Certifications Include: ITIL, PMP, PRINCE 2 
• Practitioner, CBAP, Professional Scrum Product 
• Owner, Professional Scrum Master, ISO 21500