Project Manager

Job Description: Project Manager (Government Tenders and Projects) Position: Project Manager Location: Remote Company: Insignia Consultancy Solutions Experience: 8-10 Years Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification Required About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead our government tender and project initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within the public sector, with expertise in tendering, government sales, and stakeholder management. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: - Develop comprehensive project plans by defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables. - Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and project schedules, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations. Resource Allocation: - Allocate resources efficiently and effectively, including team members, budget, and technology assets. - Monitor resource utilization and make necessary adjustments to meet project goals. Technical Collaboration: - Leverage your technical background to understand project requirements, technical challenges, and development processes. - Collaborate with technical teams to make informed decisions and provide guidance on technical aspects of the project. Risk Management: - Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. - Proactively manage risks to minimize their impact on project timelines and deliverables. Stakeholder Communication: - Maintain clear and open communication with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management. - Provide regular updates on project status, issues, and progress. Scope Management: - Effectively manage project scope changes by evaluating their impact, obtaining necessary approvals, and adjusting project plans as needed. Documentation: - Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk assessments, and other relevant materials. Tendering and Proposal Writing: - Identify relevant RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs. - Prepare, submit, and manage tender documents in compliance with regulatory requirements. - Craft compelling and detailed proposals to secure government contracts. Team Leadership: - Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. - Provide guidance and support to team members to help them achieve their best performance. Release Management: - Plan the release of project deliverables and manage the release lifecycle. - Coordinate the release schedule and resources required, considering third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates. - Identify risks that can delay the release and manage them to ensure the scope, schedule, and quality of the release are not affected. - Track the progress and identify issues, continuously working to improve the release process. - Ensure releases are planned according to requirements and budget. - Schedule release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release. - Create implementation and deployment plans according to the release schedule. - Provide weekly updates on release activities. Key Skills and Qualifications: - Experience: 8-10 years in project management focusing on government tenders and projects. - Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatory. - Project Management: Proficient in planning, initiating, executing, monitoring, and closing projects. - Tendering and Proposal Writing: Expertise in tendering processes and proposal writing. - Contract Management: Skilled in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts. - Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing vendor relationships and stakeholder communication. - Financial Management: Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. - Risk Management: Effective in identifying and mitigating project risks. - Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of government regulations and compliance requirements. - Technical Proficiency: Proficient in project management software and familiar with e-Governance initiatives. - Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership and team management skills. - Communication Skills: Excellent communication, written and drafting skills. - Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in deliverables. - Customer Orientation: Focused on meeting and exceeding client expectations. -should be able to understand RFP/tender requirements and submit a proposal under such requirements.