Senior Project Manager (Software)

Job Description

Position Title:

Senior Project Manager (Software)

Job Location:

Cairo

Job Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. He/she oversees and has accountabilities for all aspects of projects. This individual sets deadline, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. The PM prepares reports for upper management and executive client teams regarding the status of projects and raises red flags when appropriate. He/she relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The PM leads and directs the work of others, and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is also expected.

Responsibilities:

  • Works effectively individually and with Rutford and customer team members toward customer satisfaction and success.
  • Oversees, and has accountability for the successful completion of all aspects of assigned project work.
  • Is able to exercise independent judgment and take the lead role on enterprise level project with minimal direction from a director or engagement manager.
  • Is able to effectively facilitate meetings, demonstrate brainstorming/consensus building skills, and interact with executive level project sponsors.
  • Can be called on to take a lead role in Rutford sales initiatives related to areas of expertise.

Ideal Candidate:

Demonstrates the ability to effectively prepare and maintain the following documents / tools – and willing to learn the below
  • Business Process
  • Process Flow Analysis
  • Requirements Definition
  • Configuration Workbook
  • Data Models
  • Detailed Functional Design
  • Executive Summaries
  • Project Plans

Demonstrates the following Leadership Skills – or willing to learn:

  • Sets Deadlines for Project Team Members.
  • Assigns Responsibilities and Directs Work of Project Team Members.
  • Monitors Progress and Follows-up.
  • Provides Respectful Feedback.
  • Escalates where necessary.
  • Analyzes / Identifies areas of risk and develops plans to minimize.
  • Seeks opportunities to develop professional skills.
  • Achieves one technical certification each quarter as specified by immediate supervisor / manager.
  • Travels with client or project team as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Technical Background / Degree Program preferred.
  • Ability to learn quickly and think creatively.
  • Able to discuss experience with Salesforce.com or similar Salesforce or learn and get certified.
  • Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Able to discuss the benefits of a Software as a Service Model.
  • Basic Knowledge of implementation and configuration of enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SFA, or ERP.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to take a leadership role when necessary.
  • Detail-oriented individual with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree and at 0-3 years of consulting experience or in a related area.
  • Obtain Salesforce Certifications are required by role, upon hire.

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