Junior Project Manager

Purpose This Project Manager role is responsible for supporting, monitoring and assisting the Project execution from end to end lifecycle. Key responsibilities and tasksDrive, plan and direct all IT project activities to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

Analyse and review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, sourcing approach, delivery method, dependencies, procedures for accomplishing projects, negotiate staffing requirements to various project phasesCross-teams and cross–department collaboration with stakeholders to drive business and technology innovation to achieve business unit’s strategic plan and business objectivesManage the dynamic project team of individuals. Provide thoughtful leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle. Manage delivery of Grow and Transform projects in Customer and Commercial area. Actively foster a continuous learning and cross-team knowledge sharing culture among project delivery groups.

Collaborate with Project Practice Manager to improve project management practices across all IT projects. Drive and implement necessary standard and best practices for project management and ensure complianceAttention to detail, and ability to organize and prioritize workload for the team. Communicate and escalate risks and issues clearly and concisely and to support management with the preparation of action plans.

Keep abreast of the latest trends in technology and project management practices, ensuring timely exploration and proactively communicate IT’s position towards the introduction of relevant / key emerging technologiesProactively coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Qualifications / ExperienceDegree holder in Information Technology, Business or related areaMinimum 5 years of IT experience with at least 2 years in project management role. Proven experience in managing projects with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environmentDetailed knowledge of the following disciplines:

project delivery, application development management, infrastructure development management, vendor management, service transition and cutover planningProject Manager need to have knowledge in Operation capabilities and IT Service Delivery functions that sustain and improve customer experience of IT Services.