We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in managing projects involving external API integrations. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects related to API development and integration with external systems, ensuring that all projects meet scope, budget, and timeline requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and external partners to ensure the seamless delivery of solutions that support business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership & Management:Lead end-to-end project delivery for API-related initiatives, from initial concept through to deployment and post-launch support.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders.
Create detailed project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and risks.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring proper prioritization and allocation of resources.
Monitor project progress, adjusting timelines and resources as necessary to stay on track.
Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, addressing concerns and proactively mitigating risks.
Ensure compliance with internal processes, standards, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- External API Integration Management:Oversee the integration of third-party APIs with internal systems or partner platforms.
Collaborate with development teams and external vendors to define technical requirements and ensure seamless API connectivity and data exchange.
Coordinate the testing and validation of API integrations, ensuring that they meet performance, security, and scalability standards.
Work with quality assurance (QA) teams to create and execute test plans for API-related deliverables.
Troubleshoot and resolve any API-related issues during development and post-launch.
- Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration:Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment between business objectives and technical capabilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during the lifecycle of the project.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between development teams, business analysts, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Risk & Issue Management:Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues related to API integration, ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
Maintain project documentation, including risk logs, action items, and status reports.
- Post-launch Support & Continuous Improvement:Oversee the post-launch support phase, ensuring any issues related to external API integrations are addressed promptly.
Capture lessons learned from each project to continuously improve the management of future API integration initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on software development or integration projects.
Proven experience in managing external API integration projects or similar technical projects.
Familiarity with API protocols such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, JSON, and XML.
Strong understanding of web services and API design principles.
Experience working with cloud-based platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, Asana).
- Technical Skills:Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and integration best practices.
Basic understanding of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) to effectively communicate with developers.
Knowledge of security standards and protocols for API usage (e.g., OAuth, JWT, TLS).
Understanding of data formats used in API communications (e.g., JSON, XML).
