Senior/Executive, IT Project Management

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Management Executive to join our Digital Innovation and Technology (DIT) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and executing IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The IT Project Executive will work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, develop project plans, allocate resources, track progress, and communicate with stakeholders

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage IT projects through the entire project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
2. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to effectively manage resources and mitigate risks.
4. Coordinate and allocate resources, including team members, vendors, and equipment, to ensure successful project execution.
5. Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget as necessary.
6. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize disruptions and delays.
7. Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders, including executives, sponsors, and team members.
8. Foster collaboration and teamwork among cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliverables.
9. Conduct post-project reviews and evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
10. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in project management and IT.
11. Support Project Manager in governance of project management framework through audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as an IT Project Lead, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with business process modelling, industry methods for process improvement, organizational design, or performance optimization in healthcare or social services related business is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft products (MS Dynamics 365, Teams, SharePoint, MS 365 Enterprise Productivity Tools) and Cloud Services (Azure and AWS) is an added advantage.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certification in IT Project Management (CITPM) or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Analytical mind, able to see the interconnections between system solutions and business needs.
• Systematic approach in handling ambiguous or complex issues, and actively discusses own’s perspectives to arrive at effective and usable solutions.