Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Appnovation’s delivery team manages all projects end-to-end, from discovery and definition, to design, development, deployment, and handover. The delivery team works across our disciplines to ensure that Appnovation delivers a quality product, on time and on budget, using a hybrid process of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects concurrently
• Work closely with strategists, developers, technical architects, product managers, designers, and the client's representatives to define the direction, approach and requirements to project manage the discovery, design and execution
• Determine project schedules, create detailed project plans and scope statements, and write status reports for each stage of the project
• Estimate and track project costs, develop resource plans, and work to assess potential issues and risks
• Manage project budgets and maintain costs to remain within or under budget
• Analyse profitability, revenue, margins, and utilisation across projects
• Develop statements of work, project charters and other relevant project documentation
• Provide leadership and guidance to all members of the project team and to other Delivery team members
• Grow long-term relationships with clients and capitalise on “add-on” sales opportunities across projects while seeking out new opportunities with existing clients
• Identify and provide recommendations for process improvement in the delivery ofprojects
• Participate in the pre-sales process (opportunity management, oversee and run pre-sales teams to create responses to RFPs, estimates, etc.)

MUST HAVES

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in a technical environment and a heavy focus on managing large client-facing project teams and budgets
• Ability to work with SMEs to estimate project costs, build detailed project plans / gantt charts, and effectively manage teams of professionals to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, specifically including scrum leadership
• Be fundamentally driven by ensuring good process and be able to adapt different approaches and methodologies
• Understanding of client business requirements, firm understanding of requirements traceability/signoff and scope management, and the ability to present in a form which is comprehensible to business users and technical professionals
• Strong management and leadership skills with ownership / accountability of project team success
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Cantonese and English written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to effectively communicate across different levels of the organisation

NICE TO HAVES

• Business analysis and requirements management experience AND/OR in-depth hands-on technical experience
•  Project Management and/or Scrum Master certifications
• Intermediate proficiency in Mandarin

WHO YOU ARE:

• First and foremost, you are passionate and recognized for your depth and proficiency of your project management skills
• You enjoy learning about new technology and collaborating closely with various other disciplines
• You are incredible with clients at setting expectations and you strive to help find the best possible solutions for their business problems
• Comfortable working in a team setting and with clients, discussing technical and business requirements
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, and are able to communicate project details, statuses and financials
• Able and keen to work in a very fast paced, growth environment

• Work-life Balance
• Lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Health Benefits Package
• Mental Health Support
• Personal Days Off
• Fertility and Menopause Leave
• Fitness Allowance
• D,E&I Initiatives
• And much more...