Responsible to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget, that the project’s objectives are met and that everyone else is doing their job properly. Ideal candidate will oversee the project to ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied.

Pre-Requisite:

  • The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for moving projects forward efficiently and effectively 
  • They must own three things on each project: budget, timeline and scope 
  • The Project Manager will also have technical chops, be it a background in software development or even in commercial architecture
  • They will have the ability to input, review and manage spec, assuring the client and development teams have a comprehensive level of technical direction to move forward 
  • The Project Manager should have loads of patience.
  • They will be managing creatives, remote staff and working in varying time zones. 
  • The PM should be prepared to either sneak in a Skype meeting at an off time, or write incredibly thorough spec and instructions for all to follow. 
  • The ideal candidate for PM can’t sleep soundly at night if a project isn’t on time or on budget. 
  • They live for success, and take pride in their domain.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating and assigning project teams
  • Coordinating scrums, publishing notes and managing tasks
  • Owning UX spec – this primarily means annotation on wireframes and client requirements.
  • Owning scope, collecting client requirements and managing client expectations
  • Coordination of scope creep, change orders and billing with management
  • Driving and communicating project timeline, deadlines and urgency
  • Selecting and coordinating all resources, including vendors and partners
  • Holding all leads accountable to their financial footprint
  • Looking for opportunities to create efficiencies in daily operations, and pitching leadership to incorporate change
  • The Project Manager will be using Basecamp and JIRA as their primary tool for communication.

Project management certifications will be plus.

 

Job Details

Industry:
Functional Area:
Total Positions:
20 Posts
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
Male
Minimum Education:
Masters
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
10 Years
Apply Before:
Sep 09, 2017
Posting Date:
Aug 10, 2017

Mirza Foundation

Services · 11-50 employees -

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