We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Delivery Manager/Project Manager to lead and manage our software development projects and oversee other project managers. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in software development projects, possess strong technical knowledge, and have a proven track record in project management and business analysis. This role demands strategic thinking, exceptional planning, and budgeting skills, along with a keen business acumen to drive our projects to successful completion, ensuring alignment with the company strategy and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery Management:
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple software development projects, ensuring they meet scope, quality, time, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Supervision of Project Managers:
• Supervise and mentor other project managers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor the performance of project managers, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and company standards.
• Planning and Scheduling:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, resources, and milestones.
• Ensure project schedules are realistic and maintain alignment with overall business objectives.
• Resource Management:
• Allocate resources effectively across projects, ensuring optimal utilization.
• Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Risk and Issue Management:
• Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project delivery.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address identified risks and issues.
• Monitor and report on project risks and issues, escalating as necessary.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns promptly.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure that all projects adhere to defined quality standards and processes.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery quality.
• Budgeting and Financial Management:
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide regular financial reports to senior management.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track project performance against defined metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare and present detailed project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Analyze project outcomes and lessons learned to inform future projects and delivery improvements.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement within the project delivery framework.
• Implement changes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and project outcomes.
• Change Management:
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate change management processes.
• Ensure that change requests are documented, evaluated, and approved before implementation.
• Customer Relationship Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and customers.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects that meet or exceed expectations.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within and across project teams.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and discussions to drive project progress and resolve issues.
• Strategic Alignment:
• Ensure project management processes and practices are aligned with the company’s strategy and vision.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans that support the organization’s goals.

Requirements:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in software development and project management.
• Proven track record in managing variable scales software development projects.
• Extensive experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring project managers.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Solid technical background with understanding and hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Management Skills:
• Exceptional planning, budgeting, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Business Skills:
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams across different locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person