Job Description
1) Develop project plan
i) Acquire project requirements such as human resource, required information, various agreements and material or technology needed
ii) Conduct regular project reviews to recommend schedule changes, cost or resource adjustments
iii) Develop the project plan including detailed activities, resource planning, cost estimation
iv) Drive project discipline to document scope changes, issues and risks that affect implementation
v) Drive project to meet schedules, budget, manpower and technical quality targets
vi) Review project plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
vii) Work with stakeholders to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives and deliverables
viii) Work with users, technical staff and management to determine and resolve issues associated with project implementation
2) Manage teams
i) Define common goals, direction and accountability among staff
ii) Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
iii) Drive effective performance management practices within the department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
iv) Oversee team management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffing
The ideal candidate shall possess the following
• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent
• Preferably be a Certified IT Project Manager, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Technology Project Manager (CITPM) or equivalent practitioner Project Management experiences
• At least 5 years of prior project experience in application development / maintenance / support
• At least 5 years of project management experiences in managing large scale ICT preferably with involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Experience in managing public sector projects
• Familiar with both waterfall and agile software development framework would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with a can-do attitude.
• Good problem solving & communication skills
• Ability to write well
• Faster learner & Team Player
** Candidates with lesser experience will be considered for the Project Leader role.
