Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive experience managing complex projects from initiation through closure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience in managing and working on Governmental projects. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and navigating challenges in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and business goals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, while optimizing human and financial resources to maximize efficiency.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and changes, adopting both agile and waterfall methodologies as needed.
• Implement quality assurance processes and monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment, and resolve conflicts to ensure a productive project atmosphere.
• Develop and implement a communication plan to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation within project management practices.
• Oversee the handover of project deliverables, ensure deliverables acceptance, conduct post-project evaluations, and ensure all project documentation is completed and archived.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years in Project Management.
• Proven track record of experience in managing and working in Governmental projects. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a must.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana). Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with higher ranks and upper management, both internal and external.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptability to changing project environments and stakeholder needs.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services