About the job
About Dogma:
Dogma is a group of companies helping you understand the fuller picture of cutting-edge technology and implementing it effectively. This drives real outcomes around transformation, actionable insight, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
For our clients, this means we provide exemplary advice and support on a wide range of services. For our staff, it means we provide experience and training, grounded in all systems and with multiple methodologies. At Dogma we take great pride in our values, and our team is the heart of our organization.
Dogma Group Ltd. is looking for dynamic and smart people to expand the team to help our clients build their products better.
Job Summary:
As a Mid-level Project Manager, you have the following responsibilities:
Project Coordination
- Oversee projects from inception to completion, managing all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Establish and maintain clear project objectives, ensuring deliverables meet predefined standards and timelines.
- Foster collaboration among team members, ensuring alignment of efforts to project goals.
Planning and Execution
- Develop and maintain up-to-date project plans that reflect real-time progress, adjustments, and upcoming milestones.
- Ensure all project details are consistently updated and reflected accurately in Microsoft CRM, providing transparency and a single source of truth.
- Leverage tools like Azure DevOps to track project tasks, workflows, and deliverables effectively.
- Regularly monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
RACI Matrix
- Define, maintain, and communicate a RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed) matrix to clearly outline team roles and responsibilities.
- Ensure all team members understand their responsibilities and contributions to the project's success.
Iteration Planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and manage iterations, ensuring efficient and systematic progress toward project goals.
- Facilitate iteration reviews to evaluate outcomes, identify areas of improvement, and realign priorities.
Story Point Estimation
- Assist teams in estimating tasks using story points, facilitating prioritization and effective workload distribution.
- Ensure accurate and realistic estimates to optimize productivity and meet project deadlines.
RAID Management
- Proactively identify, track, and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure the RAID log is always accurate and up to date, providing real-time insights into potential project challenges.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize potential disruptions.
Resource and Effort Management
- Assist in resource allocation and optimization to ensure efficient use of available skills and tools.
- Track and analyze resource effort versus actual effort to evaluate team productivity and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Use insights from effort tracking to recommend adjustments in resource allocation and improve overall efficiency.
Stakeholder Communication
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide clear, concise, and timely project updates, ensuring all parties are informed of progress, risks, and changes.
- Ensure top-notch communication by staying proactive and responsive, addressing stakeholder concerns promptly and effectively.
Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, meeting notes, status reports, and lessons learned.
- Ensure all project-related information is accessible for reference and audits, fostering transparency and accountability.
Process Adherence
- Enforce compliance with established business processes, standards, and best practices across all project activities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and recommend process improvements.
- Promote the effective use of tools like Azure DevOps for task management, tracking, and reporting.
Facilitation
- Organize and lead team meetings, including kick-off meetings, retrospectives, stand-ups, and progress reviews.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, ensuring all team members are engaged and aligned with project goals.
- Mediate conflicts and encourage constructive problem-solving within the team.
Issue Resolution
- Act as a point of escalation for resolving project roadblocks and conflicts.
- Collaborate with team members, management, and stakeholders to address challenges and maintain project momentum.
- Leverage problem-solving skills and tools to ensure timely resolution of issues while minimizing impact on timelines.
Team and Department Development
- Mentor Associate Project Managers (APMs) to enhance their understanding of project management processes and best practices.
- Create a supportive and collaborative environment within the team and department, fostering open communication and trust.
- Encourage knowledge sharing and skill development among team members to build a high-performing and cohesive team.
- Actively contribute to team-building initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.
Real-Time Accountability
- Stay on your toes and on top of the project at all times, anticipating risks and addressing them before they escalate.
- Ensure that all project deliverables, timelines, and updates are aligned with both team and stakeholder expectations.
- Cultivate a sense of ownership and urgency in all aspects of project delivery.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain the Microsoft CRM with accurate and real-time project details to ensure transparency and accessibility for stakeholders.
- Leverage Azure DevOps and other project management tools effectively for task allocation, progress tracking, and reporting.
- Continuously assess and bridge the gap between planned resource effort and actual effort, using data-driven insights to refine planning and execution.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from teams and stakeholders.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging project management methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
- Act as a mentor to junior team members, sharing expertise and promoting best practices.
Experience:
- Project Management Experience: 3-5 years of experience in managing technical projects, with a strong understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Planning and Coordination: Proven ability to create and manage detailed project plans and schedules.
- RACI and RAID Knowledge: Familiarity with managing RACI matrices and performing RAID analysis.
- Iteration and Agile Methodologies: Basic understanding of Agile principles and experience in planning iterations and managing story points.
- Resource Allocation: Ability to assist in resource planning and optimizing team efforts for maximum efficiency.
- Technical Acumen: General understanding of software systems, client/server architectures, and compatibility requirements.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective stakeholder and team interactions.
- Proficiency in Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools like Microsoft Project or similar.
- Team Collaboration: Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
- Time Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Benefits and Perks (Will vary based on the nature of your employment):
- Attractive salary
- Health insurance (Medical/Accidental)
- Dashain bonus
- Sick, personal, and parental leave
- Internal trainings
- Workdays only from Monday-Friday
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