IT Project Manager

• Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and manage technology projects in the public sector and taxation domain.
• This role requires a strategic leader who can oversee end-to-end project execution, manage multiple stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage full project lifecyclesfrom planning and execution to monitoring and delivery.
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Implement best practices in project management (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies) to ensure efficiency.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, ensuring proactive resolution.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management: Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and key decision-makers with clear project updates, risk assessments, and technical insights.
• Work closely with government agencies, taxation authorities, and external partners to drive project success.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to public sector regulations, compliance policies, and taxation frameworks.
• Manage government tendering processes, contract negotiations, and regulatory documentation.
• Budget & Resource Optimization: Oversee project budgets, cost control, and resource planning to maximize efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimizations.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, assign tasks, and foster a collaborative work culture.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure project excellence.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in IT project management.
• MBA with a strong understanding of IT strategy and business alignment.
• Proven experience managing public sector IT projects or taxation-related systems.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMP, PRINCE2, etc.).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, or similar).
• Experience in government IT consulting or taxation technology solutions.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL certification is a plus.