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Senior Project Manager - Agile & Digital Transformation
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to lead critical projects from your home office. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and navigate challenging project landscapes.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for multiple complex projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
- Utilize Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to manage project workflows, facilitate ceremonies, and ensure iterative delivery.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Effectively communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to all stakeholders, including senior management.
- Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
- Manage project budgets and ensure financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives, implementing new technologies and processes.
- Facilitate change management processes and ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement within project management practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on Agile methodologies and digital transformation projects.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion.
- Expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum Master certification highly desirable, e.g., CSM, PSM).
- Strong understanding of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and techniques.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in risk management, stakeholder management, and budget control.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fully remote setting.
- Experience in change management and driving organizational adoption of new initiatives.
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a strong asset.
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Senior Project Manager, Agile & Digital Transformation
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to spearhead critical projects within a fully remote, dynamic environment. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation initiatives and implementing agile methodologies across various departments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-faceted projects from inception to completion, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and budget control. You will be responsible for defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing detailed project plans, and ensuring timely execution. This involves coordinating with diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring clear communication channels are maintained. Experience in agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban is essential, as is the ability to adapt project management approaches to suit evolving business needs. You will facilitate project meetings, track progress, identify and resolve roadblocks, and report on project status to senior leadership. The ability to lead and motivate remote teams, foster a culture of accountability, and deliver high-quality outcomes consistently is paramount. This position offers the flexibility to work entirely remotely, allowing you to contribute to our client's success from anywhere.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines for complex digital transformation projects.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and budget tracking.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional, remote project teams using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Facilitate all project meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Ensure effective stakeholder communication and management, providing regular progress updates and managing expectations.
- Identify, analyze, and proactively address project risks and issues to minimize impact.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and implementing best practices.
- Ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; PMP or Agile certification preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on IT and digital transformation projects.
- Proven experience successfully managing large-scale, complex projects remotely.
- Expertise in agile project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Comfortable working in a fully remote setting, with a high degree of self-discipline and organization.
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Senior Project Manager - Agile & Digital Transformation
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with expertise in Agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a blend of remote and in-office presence. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects from inception to completion, driving change, and delivering significant business value. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Your expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) will be essential in fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement within project teams. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and excellent communication skills to navigate cross-functional collaboration and ensure project success.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This hybrid role offers a significant opportunity to drive impactful digital initiatives for our client, working from Kenya .
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital transformation and IT projects.
- Applying Agile principles and methodologies to manage project scope, timelines, and resources effectively.
- Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and tracking progress against milestones.
- Facilitating Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues proactively.
- Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Ensuring the quality of project deliverables and adherence to organizational standards.
- Managing vendor relationships and contracts as required for project delivery.
- Driving continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on Agile and digital transformation projects.
- Proven experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects with cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Strong understanding of project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
- PMP, CSM, or similar project management certifications are highly desirable.
- Ability to balance remote and in-office work effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
This hybrid role offers a significant opportunity to drive impactful digital initiatives for our client, working from Kenya .
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Senior Project Manager - Agile & Digital Transformation
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client, a leader in digital innovation, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to drive critical digital transformation initiatives. This hybrid role requires a proven ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion, utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure efficient delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. You will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional teams, managing project scope, budget, and timelines, and fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers a balance between remote work flexibility and in-person collaboration, allowing you to contribute significantly to our strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, focusing on digital transformation and Agile methodologies.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessment.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage project scope, changes, and stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Foster strong relationships with project teams, stakeholders, and vendors, promoting collaboration and clear communication.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices, including the use of project management tools and software.
- Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members, sharing expertise in Agile and project management.
- Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned to improve future project execution.
- Stay abreast of industry trends in project management, Agile methodologies, and digital transformation.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years focused on Agile and digital transformation projects.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-phase projects.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Ability to work effectively in both remote and in-office settings.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster innovation within project environments.
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Senior Project Manager - Agile & Digital Transformation
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client, a forward-thinking organization undergoing significant digital transformation, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects within a fully remote framework. This role is critical for driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Agile methodologies, program management, and stakeholder management, with a proven ability to navigate intricate project landscapes. Responsibilities include defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing detailed project plans, managing resources, mitigating risks, and facilitating effective communication among all project stakeholders. You will champion Agile principles, guide teams through iterative development cycles, and foster a collaborative, high-performance project environment. This position requires exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate remote teams. The successful candidate will be adept at managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects from anywhere, driving innovation and digital change within a supportive remote-first culture. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who can effectively manage projects from initiation to closure.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams from initiation to closure.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project development and delivery.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
- Track project progress, manage changes, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Conduct project post-mortems and identify lessons learned for continuous improvement.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and provide regular project status updates.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP/Agile certification preferred.
- Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
- Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management software.
- Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate remote teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to work independently and drive project success in a remote environment.
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