Who is a Project Manager?
A Project Manager is an individual who is responsible for overseeing the various projects in the company, monitoring progress and development, and ensuring that they are able to meet the expectations of the customers. A Project Manager does not necessarily have to do tasks related to the project but he or she must be well-informed about the various aspects of the project. They are required on most projects of the company such as HR, IT, and marketing.
What does a Project Manager do?
Project managers oversee and plan projects to ensure that they are completed within the given deadline and budget. They look after the designation and planning of project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring the progress of projects all the while keeping the stakeholders informed throughout the way.
Job brief
Our company is on the lookout to hire a Project Manager to join our company’s product team. Your main job will be to handle the company’s ongoing and future projects. You will work closely with the members of your team ensuring the requirements of the project, setting deadlines, and keeping the schedules on track.
As a project manager in this company, you will be to coordinating processes as well as people while ensuring that all the projects are delivered in a timely manner and deliver the desired outcomes. You will act as the main point of contact for everything that involves the project’s organization and timeline.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Define the scope of the project and set objectives
- Allocate resources for smooth execution of the project
- Predict costs for the entire project and create budget plans
- Develop a work planner for the team and assign tasks
- Track progress using a detailed project plan
- Use tools and platforms to manage performance
- Maintain relationships with clients for feedback
- Identify risks and propose solutions
- Perform market research and adopt the best practices
- Develop and maintain project documentation
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 5+ years of proven work experience in related field
- Strong technical background with experience in software development
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in working in the software development life cycle