Project Manager
Smonte Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan

The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Plan the project
· Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
· Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
· Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
· Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
· Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
· Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Staff the project
· In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities
· Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the organization
· Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential
· Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
· Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate

Implement the project
· Execute the project according to the project plan
· Develop forms and records to document project activities
· Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
· Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
· Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
· Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Control the project
· Write reports on the project for management and for funders
· Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements
· Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
· Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
· Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
· Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
· Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements

Evaluate the project
· Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
· Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Use Agile/SCRUM or standard software development processes. Must be able to switch between these methodologies and should have ability to tailor them according to the project needs.
- Understand web based application development and industry trends
- Manage, monitor and motivate the cross functional team assigned to the project.
- Comfortable with database, JS, html and programming language concepts
- Past experience of hands on coding/development of web related technologies and projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership and presentation skills
- Candidate must be a good people manager.
- MS Project, SCRUM tools experience is a plus.
- PMP certification is a plus.

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.