Jr. Project Manager

Jr. Project Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take

  ownership of projects from inception to completion

  , ensuring full involvement throughout the entire software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Generate necessary documentation and

  reports for management

  , summarizing project progress and outcomes.
• Organize project meetings and facilitate

  decision-making processes

  .
• Engage with clients to understand their needs, offer solutions, and address inquiries.
• Develop detailed

  project plans

  to monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budget.

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously

  to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with

  Resource Management Teams

  to allocate resources efficiently and participate in the hiring process when necessary.
• Provide project-specific training to ensure team members are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive

  risk management strategies

  .
• Ensure project completion according to client and industry standards.
• Document root causes of issues from completed projects, analyze them, and share best practices with the project management team.
• Assist in closing new business opportunities by participating in client meetings.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members for their development and growth.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong analytical thinking

  and

  problem-solving skills

  .
• Excellent

  written and oral communication skills

  for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Proficiency in business applications such as

  Azure

  ,

  Microsoft Office

  , and

  project tracking/reporting tools

  .
• Familiarity with security fundamentals and core

  IT infrastructure

  .

• Project planning and execution expertise

  , including scope definition, resource allocation, and schedule creation.

• Agile methodology

  proficiency, including serving as a

  Scrum Master

  and implementing Agile frameworks effectively.
• Understanding of traditional project management methodologies like

  Agile & Waterfall

  .

• Risk management capabilities

  , including identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Reporting and analysis skills to track project progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Solid understanding of

  project management principles, methodologies, and best practices

  .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in

  computer science

  or a related field.
• Master's degree in

  business administration

  .
• Specialization in

  Computers

  ,

  MCA

  (Master's in Computer Applications), or

  M.Sc.

  in any specialization related to computers.

Additional Information

Certifications:

• Six Sigma Certification

  &

  Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

  or comparable project management certification (required).

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

  certification (good to have).