Chief Operations Officer

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our cross-functional teams. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts, to achieve high performance and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee the team's daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards, and meet client expectations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on application/software development.
• Own and facilitate project status meetings, adjusting project targets and schedules as needed.

Project Management:

• Manage and configure sprints, backlogs, and work items within Microsoft DevOps to ensure project transparency and alignment with Agile methodologies.
• Track and manage user stories and epics, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with project objectives.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups (scrums), sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives to ensure team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and manage burndown charts and other Agile metrics to track project progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure DevOps practices support efficient project execution and align with client needs.

Business Analysis:

• Perform business analysis tasks on projects as needed, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews.
• Ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to technical teams.

Client Engagement:

• Serve as clients' primary point of contact, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects that meet or exceed their requirements.

Technical Oversight:

• Collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure project designs align with business objectives and technical standards.
• Review and approve technical and business documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide strategic technical direction.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management:

• Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet required standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive solutions to potential challenges.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fluent English language proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of IT project management experience in an Agile (Scrum) environment, with a strong focus on application/software development.
• Prior hands-on development or coding experience.
• Proven track record of managing teams of Technical Architects, Developers, QA professionals, and Business Analysts.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft DevOps, particularly in managing user stories, epics, sprints, and Agile metrics such as burndown charts.
• Ability to perform business analysis on projects, including requirements gathering and process documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Hands-on experience overseeing all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization skills and mindset.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a consulting role or possessing a consultative mindset.
• PMP certification and CSM.

Other Opportunities:

• This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
• The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.