Assistant Manager, Project Management Office

Academic Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time.
  
• Certifications in PMP, Agile, or other recognized project management frameworks are preferred.
  
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  

Project Delivery:

• Lead the preparation of project initiation documents and gather approvals from stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define scope and deliverables for projects.
  
• Manage procurement processes, including evaluation and selection of vendors, and negotiation of contracts in collaboration with relevant teams.
  
• Ensure adherence to project management processes and guidelines, driving quality assurance across all deliverables.
  
• Coordinate the development of test approaches, test cases for user acceptance testing (UAT), and monitor the UAT process.
  
• Provide visibility and regular communication to project stakeholders on progress, milestones, and potential risks.
  

Lead Change and Implement Project Governance:

• Prepare and ensure proper change documentation, including managing data migration, UAT, and obtaining approvals for changes.
  
• Oversee post-project transition, ensuring smooth cut-over and service stabilization.
  
• Facilitate project closure activities, including the preparation of final reports and reviews of lessons learned.
  

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with various stakeholders, including senior managers and project teams, ensuring alignment and regular communication.
  
• Manage stakeholder expectations and support project teams in resolving impediments.
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders on resource allocation and strategic decisions related to project implementation.
  

Decision-Making & Accountability:

• Recommend budget requirements, project scope, and risk mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  
• Provide inputs on vendor selection and negotiate contracts.
  
• Lead reporting and documentation of project decisions, timelines, and budget alignment.
  
• Proactively address project issues and escalations by working with cross-functional teams.