Senior Project Manager – Remote
Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | December 10, 2024 |
Category | Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team and drive the successful delivery of high-impact projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee and lead complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and implementing best practices in project management. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope, set objectives, and allocate resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, engineers, and other key stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Budget and Timeline Management: Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure all project deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues to avoid project delays or disruptions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular project updates, managing expectations, and ensuring clear and transparent communication.
- Process Improvement: Implement and advocate for best practices and standardized project management methodologies to improve overall project efficiency and outcomes.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor project progress, conduct quality checks, and ensure that all project deliverables meet or exceed company and client standards.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor junior project managers and team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to promote professional growth within the team.
Required profile for job ad : Senior Project Manager - Remote
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead project management role.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly preferred.
- Proven experience managing large-scale projects.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.