Senior Project Manager

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The Department:

The Delivery Department at DigiOutsource is responsible for providing the requirements and processes needed for our Technology Department to deliver world-class software required to run global online B2C gaming operations. This includes systems for Customer Service, Marketing, Website development, Live event processing, Risk management and Banking platforms. Our dynamic environment is fast paced, using Agile and self-organising principles for our teams to deliver the highest quality new products.

Purpose of the Role:

Our Technology Team is looking for a focused, self-motivated, and dynamic Senior Project Manager to join their Project Office. Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Reporting to the Project Management Team Lead, working together with Project Stakeholders, Users, Customers and Technology Teams to deliver high quality software products.

As part of the Project Management Team the Senior Project Manager is responsible for accomplishing the project objectives of new product development in the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Focusing on delivery through the application and integration of the project management processes of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Manage software development project activities for multiple projects/programmes across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Work collaboratively across technology teams to determine technical direction and approach to system design and implementation.

Create, manage, and track project vehicles, including, but not limited to:

Project briefs

Project timelines

Detailed project plans

Risk and issues logs

Decision logs

Change Request logs

Status reports

Lessons learned

Project home spaces

Work together with Business, Software Development Teams, and Product to understand Business requirements and strategies.

Tailor project management, development, and support processes to meet the needs of individual projects.

Communicate with Project Teams as necessary to ensure project deliverables are on schedule.

Communicate with Technology and Business Stakeholders as needed regarding project deliverables including managing expectations, presenting, and interfacing with Business.

Make decisions and communicate trade-offs and risks; drive key decisions across projects.

Constantly look a few steps ahead to plan the best course of action now.

Make recommendations to management about schedules, prioritisation and resource allocation with input from team members.

Provide ongoing project plan/status reporting.

Provide input into strategic planning.

Coach and train Project Team members on Project Management processes and best practices.

Setup, facilitate and drive large and small project meetings ensuring objectives of the meeting are met

Input into continuous improvement of the PMO and the delivery process as a whole

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties to achieve business objectives.

Essential Criteria:

Seven years of experience in a technology environment, including 5 years of practical professional experience in software Project/Programme Management.

Proficient with MS Office applications.

Proven experience in working effectively professionally with Software Development teams, Business Stakeholders, End-users, Management, and others outside the organization.

Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies

Desirable Criteria:

BSc. or BA. degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.

Project Management Certification.

Fundamental understanding of web-based systems programming and development.

Technical project management experience.

Basic understanding of coding website components with a firm grasp of Microsoft technologies.

Basic understanding of internet technology.

Person Specifications:

Leadership

Ownership

High EQ

Critical Thinking

Building Relationships

Planning and Organising

Team Orientation

Gaining Commitment

Business Awareness

Stress Tolerance

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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