We are looking for a technical software Project Manager to work for our client, an insurance software development company.
Desired Skills & Experience
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Lead the planning and implementation of projects
Lead the planning and implementation of projects
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Identify and confirm project stakeholders, business owners, and project participants
Identify and confirm project stakeholders, business owners, and project participants
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Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
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Define project tasks and resource requirements
Define project tasks and resource requirements
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Develop full scale project plans
Develop full scale project plans
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Assemble and coordinate staff
Assemble and coordinate staff
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Manage stakeholders, clients, and partner organizations
Manage stakeholders, clients, and partner organizations
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Plan and schedule project timelines
Plan and schedule project timelines
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Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
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Provide direction and support to project team
Provide direction and support to project team
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Quality assurance
Quality assurance
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Monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
Monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
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Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
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Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
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Project evaluations and assessment of results
Project evaluations and assessment of results
The Ideal Candidate:
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PMP qualification in project management or equivalent
PMP qualification in project management or equivalent
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3 – 5 years direct work experience in
project management capacity implementing software solutions for clients
3 – 5 years direct work experience in
project management capacity implementing software solutions for clients
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Direct work experience in a business analysis capacity
Direct work experience in a business analysis capacity
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Direct work experience in infrastructure project management
Direct work experience in infrastructure project management
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Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
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Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
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Proven experience in stakeholder and client management
Proven experience in stakeholder and client management
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Proven experience in people management
Proven experience in people management
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Proven experience in strategic planning
Proven experience in strategic planning
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Proven experience in risk management
Proven experience in risk management
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Proven experience in change management
Proven experience in change management
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Proficient in project management software
Proficient in project management software
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Ability to work alone and without direct supervision from head office
Ability to work alone and without direct supervision from head office
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Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Key competencies
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
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Planning and organizing
Planning and organizing
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Decision-making
Decision-making
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Communication skills
Communication skills
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Influencing and leading
Influencing and leading
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Ability to tolerate stress
Ability to tolerate stress
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Delegation
Delegation
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Team work
Team work
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Negotiation
Negotiation
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Conflict management
Conflict management
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Adaptability
Adaptability
To apply for this job email your details to alex@kovasys.com
