Technical Project Manager

Description:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate both in-house and outsourced software development projects. The position is based in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have a sound technical foundation, excellent project management skills, and the ability to
oversee the entire project lifecycle. Experience with Microsoft SQL and C# is required, as well as expertise in client management for outsourced projects.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a development team of up to 5 developers
• Attending daily stand-ups with the development team
• Partner with developers to manage quality, time, and scope of deliverables whilst tracking progress and velocity.
• Be a key contributor to the overall project delivery schedule in conjunction with the lead developer.
• Cooperating with Engineering teams to define and maintain estimates and plans, track progress, and manage project issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Organize and lead regular status meetings to keep a l stakeholders informed about project progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Assist other teams directly with SQL requirements / and or have them facilitated by the development team.

Required skills / Experience:

• Must have experience working with projects involving Microsoft SQL and C#.
• Experience implementing and managing workstreams.
• Good organisational skills with experience using software platforms for project management.
• Ability to toggle between strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Ability to engage technically to have a good understanding of challenges facing the development team and operational teams.

Working closely with:

• Software development teams
• Lead software engineer
• Senior management team
• Internal software users
• External stakeholders and project managers for external software

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in software development
• Strong full-stack experience with the ability to review and contribute to code during project downtimes
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies
• Experience with Microsoft SQL

Perks and benefits:

• Medical insurance contribution
• Umbrella fund (provident and life insurance) contribution
• Additional management leave days

Requirements:

• Managing a development team of up to 5 developers
• Attending daily stand-ups with the development team
• Partner with developers to manage quality, time, and scope of deliverables whilst tracking progress and velocity.
• Be a key contributor to the overall project delivery schedule in conjunction with the lead developer.
• Cooperating with Engineering teams to define and maintain estimates and plans, track progress, and manage project issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Organize and lead regular status meetings to keep a l stakeholders informed about project progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Assist other teams directly with SQL requirements / and or have them facilitated by the development team.

• Must have experience working with projects involving Microsoft SQL and C#.
• Experience implementing and managing workstreams.
• Good organisational skills with experience using software platforms for project management.
• Ability to toggle between strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Ability to engage technically to have a good understanding of challenges facing the development team and operational teams.

• Software development teams
• Lead software engineer
• Senior management team
• Internal software users
• External stakeholders and project managers for external software

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in software development
• Strong full-stack experience with the ability to review and contribute to code during project downtimes
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies
• Experience with Microsoft SQL

• Medical insurance contribution
• Umbrella fund (provident and life insurance) contribution
• Additional management leave days