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Project Lead

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We’re on the lookout for an independent thinker who also appreciates the opportunity to strategise alongside our decision-makers.

The ideal candidate is someone who is excited by the prospect of working in the continuously growing space that is the tech sphere and can thrive while keeping up with the challenges of this global industry.

Your role:

  • Take the lead on managing projects to ensure success by coordinating teams, resources, and activities.
  • Recommend methods of improving the existing processes and seeing that actions are implemented on time.
  • Resource allocation and workload assignment according to delivery requirements.
  • Understand fully the client requirements working alongside other key members of the client team such as business analysts, client account managers, etc.
  • Confidently negotiating timelines and delivery goals with clients on behalf of the Company.
  • Identify the cross-functional requirements of each department to ensure the completion of software development.
  • Setting up guidelines with company project managers to establish a successful delivery process
  • Evaluate customer feedback and institute changes as necessary to manage expectations.
  • Ensure that operations are cost-effective.
  • Build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders to enable effective dialogue and exchange between departments.
  • Have attention to detail, understand the requirements given by BAs and ensure the output meets the client's needs.
  • Mentor and guide PMs to meet goals/OKRs – personal development.
  • Ensure that the team maintains high levels of competence and operational excellence.
  • Delivering an international standard of customer experience

Required experience:

  • Experience in managing teams for 5+ years, having a passion for working with people.
  • Obtaining an in-depth understanding of Villvay’s products and services.
  • Excellent command of English communicational skills (written and oral).
  • Must be a highly driven individual who takes pride in meeting goals.
  • Understanding Villvay’s capabilities and team challenges when negotiating with multiple clients.
  • Being an ambassador of Villvay’s values when representing the company to its stakeholders.
  • Ability to understand, initiate and implement processes whilst operating in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a client even when the information is sensitive.
  • Prioritise client requirements from multiple projects and ensure that all relevant departments meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Added advantages:

  • Knowledge of Scrum and Agile-related practices will be an added advantage.