
Software Project Coordinator (Consultant 6 Months)
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Contract
- Full-time
- Cloud infrastructure
- Enterprise connectivity
- Mobile connectivity and data management
- Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH)
- Fibre-to-the-Business (FTTB)
- Creativity
- Humanity
- Innovation
- Passion
- Develop and execute project plans, ensuring all project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
- Manage and lead a team of cross-functional experts, including developers, QA engineers, designers, and business analysts, by inspiring, coaching, and mentoring them.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that project goals are understood, requirements are captured, and expectations are met.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement, utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver the best results.
- Act as a liaison between external vendors and internal teams, ensuring that all project requirements and expectations are met.
- Manage project risks and issues by proactively identifying and addressing potential problems, mitigating risks, and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Work with the Software Development Manager to create and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
- Provide regular project status updates to the Head of Software Development and stakeholders, including performance metrics, project health assessments, and progress reports.
- Conduct retrospectives, gather feedback, and continuously improve the project management process to ensure optimal results.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in managing complex software development projects.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
- Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of all project deliverables.
- Proficiency with project management software, tools, and techniques.
- Ability to provide and receive feedback in a healthy and constructive manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
- Ability to build positive relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
- PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification is a plus.