Tangazoletu Software Project Manager Job Vacancy

Department: Technical

Post: Software Project Manager

Reporting to: Technical Director

Starting: Immediate

The Project Manager shall be responsible for management of projects, their execution and workflow within the organization.

The project manager shall also, in his personal capacity as a software engineer, maintain existing as well as come up with (develop) software solutions / products for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients.

The ability to ensure smooth project workflow from inception to completion and hence performance of project team shall form the benchmark for evaluation of the project manager.

The Post holder will report to the Technical director with the progress of both his and the project team’s activities and the situation on the ground with relation to the business - client relationship and achievement of set targets.

Please see http://www.mybizad.net/ for the company’s description.

Duties and Responsibilities

To engage in actual programming tasks and program (write Code) according to specifications and come up with deliverables within given time deadlines and resource constraints when required toTo create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing software needs and requirements.To Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to self and project teamTo manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scopeTo review deliverables prepared by team and conduct quality control and analysis before passing to clientTo manage project workflow and ensure that projects are implement/rolled out in the best way possible with prudence and minimization of waste of project resources being key objectivesTo ensure highest quality standards are maintained within the project work flow and the in deliverablesTo ensure speedy / timely completion and delivery of project’s deliverablesTo document all project workflows and deliverables for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and supportTo design, develop and implement sound programmatic solutions to clients with no supervisionTo install, configure, set up systems at client’s sites and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the products offered to themTo make use of project management skills to manage a team of developers and be responsible for their performanceTo be a solution provider to clients when they require service and software related solutions and productsTo be accountable, committed and result oriented as far as giving service to clients is concerned as well as ensuring customer satisfactionOrganize, oversee and conduct regular project meetings with project staff, assign tasks to staff, oversee their execution, assist staff and report to the management with the progress and overall performance of the teamHuman and project organization and management skillsEvidence of experience in a similar positionDesktop and web developer with the following skills: ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, Java, (Ajax or JavaScript)Database platforms: SQL Server, MySql, Oracle, Sybase, FoxProEvidence of past experience (at least 2 years) working with the above mentioned technologiesA practical programmatic test shall be given to candidates to evaluate competenceExperience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. Dreamweaver, Joomla, etc to come up with websites that can be commercializedExcellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriateDesire to learn new technologies and keep up with technologyAbility to speedily adapt to new and any technology with regard to programs and programming as a wholeAbility to communicate clearly within team, with management and with clients on relevant subjects of the tasks undertakenEvidence of working in similar position with similar responsibilitiesCourse in project managementGood human interaction and interpersonal skillsOther programming languages and tools e.g. PHP, J2ME, LINQ, XMLExperience with RAD tools and MVC frameworks e.g. Telerik, CakePhp, .NET MVC, etcExperience with financial management software and financial accounting packagesGraphic design skills (Photoshop, illustrator, Fireworks, etcHard workingHonestCapable of working under pressureCommittedAccountableExperiencedProject managementDesire to learn new technologies and keep up with technologyApplications should be strictly on email to jobs@mybizad.net addressed to the Administration Manager.

Deadline: 26th November 2010

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