Application Development PM

About the role

• The Application Development Project Manager will lead and manage the software development lifecycle for various applications.
• This role involves working closely with developers, designers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a deep understanding of application development processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.

What you'll do

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and business analysts.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Manage team performance, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
• Gather and document business requirements, ensuring that the development team understands the project objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and business needs.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues that arise during the project lifecycle, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and budgets.
• Escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
• Track project expenses and ensure that projects are delivered within budget.
• Optimize resource utilization across multiple projects.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• Oversee testing and validation processes to ensure that applications are thoroughly tested before deployment.
• Coordinate with QA teams to address any issues identified during testing.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work across different time zones.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence).
• Familiarity with programming languages, software development frameworks, and cloud-based environments is an asset.
• Knowledge of database management, API integrations, and user interface design.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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