The Role:
The Lead Project Manager plans projects and takes ownership of the successful implementation and achievement of project objectives. He defines project resources, manages project progress, and facilitates interaction and tasks of various parties to reduce the risk of overall failure. He develops and identifies advances/opportunities in project management to improve the timely delivery of projects and efficient use of resources. He ensures the adoption of Scrum process framework and practices.
He works in a team setting and is knowledgeable of Agile practices and methodology, project management methodologies and tools, as well as Scrum process framework.
The Lead Project Manager is an effective team player who manages project timelines, stakeholders, deliverables and resources in a structured manner. He adopts an analytical and strategic approach in developing and communicating solutions that meet project objectives and stakeholder needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop project plans
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop project plan
- Review project plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
- Estimate budgetary needs based on the project scope and anticipate future budget challenges
- Assess consolidated project plans for dependencies, gaps and continued business value
Oversee program implementation
- Plan and manage project compliance requirements and adherence to governance structures
- Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on project scope
- Plan and manage project closure and/or transitions
- Conduct project reviews to recommend changes to project schedules, cost or resource requirements
- Document and track project scope, changes, issues and risks that affect implementation
- Facilitate the daily stand-up to achieve team consensus
- Eliminate conflicts and assist in developing solutions to manage roadblocks
- Refine and manage the product backlog
Manage people and organization
- Manage project budget, work allocations, manpower and resourcing needs for the team
- Develop team members through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
- Drive performance management practices within the team in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Develop initiatives to support the continuing competence and professional development of the team
- Facilitate discussions, problem solving and conflict resolution
