Senior Project Manager – Digital is responsible for working directly with IT Stakeholders, Business Stakeholders and other Internal/External teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully on time, on budget and with quality using either traditional waterfall or Agile Scrum methodologies.
Follow all relevant PMO policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects Deliver projects on-time, within scope and within budget, by minimizing and mitigating project risks
Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Understand customer, business and stakeholder needs, define priorities and propose solutions (scope, dependencies, risks, budget, schedule…etc.).
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan and schedule to track progress
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Orchestrate the test activities on the project to ensure deliverables are of high quality
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Provide detailed, concise and accurate project reporting
Manage the relationship with the business stakeholders, internal resources and external vendors
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Deliver project in both Agile (preferably) Scrum and Waterfall methodologies Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed
Skills and experience required:
7 years of Project Management experience using both waterfall and agile methodologies Agile(e.g. Scrum) experience is beneficial University Degree in Computing,
Engineering or PMP, PRINCE II, Agile Scrum certifications are a plus
The ideal candidate comes from a Consulting background and has experience working on a digital projects such as E-com, Omnichannel, CRM, Loyalty, etc.
On site experience with clients is a must Retail Industry experience is a must
Proactive with analytical skills with high attention to detail and ownership
Tooling – comfortable with MS Project, experience with JIRA is preferred
Vast knowledge of current/emerging Technical/Digital technologies, software and relevant processes
Excellent time and resource management skills; can manage multiple projects simultaneously without difficulty in various geographic locations if necessary
Enjoys high pace, demanding, performance driven environment Collaborative nature and easy-going personality
