Senior Project Manager

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.
  • Plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal team productivity.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and issues clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage project budgets and track performance against defined objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and implementation of best practices.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while resolving delivery bottlenecks.
  • Ensure alignment between business goals and project execution

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management within technology or software development environments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
  • Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP is required.
  • Strong experience working with both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira.

Core Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • High level of organization and attention to detail.