Assistant Manager, ICT Planning & Project Management

Project Team Collaboration:
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss project status, address challenges, and ensure alignment on project goals.
• Encourage open and transparent communication to promote a positive team dynamic.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Engage with internal stakeholders such as department heads, senior management, and subject matter experts.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and risks.
• Seek input and feedback from stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and distribute project reports, including status updates, progress summaries, and risk assessments.
• Maintain project documentation, such as meeting minutes, action items, and decision logs.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of project-related information for future reference.
Presentations and Meetings:
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences, showcasing project progress, achievements, and outcomes.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders, and project partners to discuss project-related matters, address questions, and make informed decisions.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline. A higher degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP - Project Management Professional) may be preferred.
Experience:
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at various levels.
• Familiarity with industry-specific project management methodologies and best practices.
Skills required:
- Project Management Skills:
• Proficient in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile, scrum).
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Leadership and Communication:
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Active listening and negotiation skills to address conflicts and facilitate collaboration.
- Risk and Issue Management:
• Proficient in identifying and assessing project risks and issues.
• Ability to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address project challenges and ensure project success.
- Stakeholder Management:
• Ability to manage and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience in managing client relationships, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Time and Resource Management:
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Experience in resource allocation and optimization to ensure efficient project execution.
• Ability to manage project budgets and control project costs.
• Analytical and Decision-Making:
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate project performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure high-quality project deliverables.