IT Project Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the business processes and partner with relevant stakeholders, including solution architects, software developers and end users, to gather requirements and support system design, application development, enhancement and maintenance
• Work closely with various technical, solution, and information architects to ensure that the application developed is robust and aligned with the Enterprise Architecture.
• Design solutions that are high quality and functional, ensuring a good user experience.
• Plan, track and manage application system enhancements and maintenance activities to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Conduct and support thorough system, user, and security testing pre-release.
• Provide ongoing application support and work with product and engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve defects and production issues.
• Monitor application performance and service reliability, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address issues in the production environment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Technical experience in application system development, enhancement and maintenance across the system development lifecycle.
• Experience in planning and delivering application development and maintenance work with cross-functional product teams and technical teams
• Hands-on experience in Java application design, development, enhancement and maintenance; knowledge of JavaScript and SQL is a plus.
• Experience in leading and managing a team of developers, including work planning, task allocation, technical guidance, progress monitoring and delivery oversight.
• Proven track record of delivering effective products with limited resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including system documentation and technical writing.
• Highly meticulous and tenacious, with the ability to follow through on tasks to closure.
• Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, and to prioritize effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• A degree or diploma in computer science, product management, or a related field.
• Experience with platforms such as Confluence and JIRA is a plus.
• Certifications in Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Business Analysis Professional are a plus.

This is a 3 year contract position