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• Manage and oversee the end-to-end governance processes within the organization.
  
• Update and maintain supporting systems to align with project requirements.
  

• Coordinate the production of weekly regular status reports and dashboards.
  
• Ensure that reports are accurate, timely, and align with agreed reporting cycles.
  

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate the provision of accurate information.
  
• Build and maintain relationships to support effective communication and collaboration.
  

• Ensure that data captured and maintained is accurate and effectively utilized by the project community.
  
• Implement processes to optimize the use of data in supporting project delivery.
  

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks to ensure proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
  
• Collaborate with relevant teams to develop risk response plans and monitor their execution.
  

• Work closely with resource managers to ensure the allocation of resources aligns with project requirements.
  
• Monitor resource utilization and provide recommendations for optimization.
  

• Collaborate with the finance department to develop and manage project budgets.
  
• Monitor expenditures, identify variances, and propose corrective actions to ensure financial objectives are met.
  

• Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  
• Identify critical path activities and implement strategies to mitigate potential delays.
  

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process.
  
• Evaluate and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
  

• Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.
  
• Conduct regular quality reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
  

• Continuously assess and enhance the content and format of status reports and dashboards.
  
• Incorporate visualizations and key performance indicators for improved insights.
  

• Develop and implement a stakeholder communication plan to ensure transparent and effective communication.
  
• Tailor communication strategies based on the audience to convey complex information clearly.
  

• Collaborate with change management teams to facilitate the smooth adoption of project changes.
  
• Communicate changes to relevant stakeholders and address concerns in a timely manner.
  

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of project documentation, ensuring it aligns with organizational standards.
  
• Establish a centralized repository for easy access to project documentation.
  

• Identify training needs within the project team and facilitate relevant training sessions.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the project community.
  

Requirements

• Previous Project Management experience.
  
• Experience administering structured frameworks, such as project governance, quality standards, committee, or board meetings.
  
• Good knowledge of, and competence in the use of, MS Excel, MS Projects, and MS PowerPoint.
  
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Self-starter and self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
  
• Experience in a product-focused delivery environment, with a proven track record supporting large-scale digital transformation projects and managing projects with multiple integrated systems.
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies. 
  

• Proactive and Results-Driven: Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects to successful completion.
  
• Collaborative: Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  
• Analytical Thinker: Capable of assessing complex situations and making informed decisions.
  
• Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and software.
  
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP)
  
• Preference for a technical Project Manager with hands-on experience managing software implementations, integrations, and cross-functional delivery teams, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear customer and stakeholder communication.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  
• Advanced degree (Master's) in Project Management or a relevant field is a plus.
  

• 5-7 years of experience in Project Management, with a focus on end-to-end governance, reporting, and coordination.
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing project teams, budgets, and timelines.
  
• Prior experience in risk management, resource coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar role is highly desirable.
  
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects within scope, on time, and within budget.
  

Benefits

• You’ll join a global family of awesome, passionate people that are working together to build a sustainable, scalable ecosystem committed to using logic to create a better experience.
  
• We want you to help us become better. You will be empowered to drive change and innovate.
  
• That we will invest in you. We will give you the opportunity to master your domain and drive excellence.