Project Manager

Job Introduction

Lollypop is looking for Project Managers who can bridge the areas of Business, Design & Development. You will be responsible for planning, tracking and executing digital design and software development projects for clients ranging from small startups to large multinational customers. From understanding the requirements, creating plans, allocating resources, ensuring the timely completion of projects, the Project Manager will be the go-to person for clients through the life cycle of the project.

Your Mission

• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders involved to determine and document the Scope of the project.
• Plan and execute project objectives by defining the scope and ensure on-time delivery within the set budget.
• Track project plans to ensure milestones are met on a consistent basis.
• Work closely with the client POC / Project Manager, clients and the internal project team ensuring effective exchange of information so that the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Define weekly tasks and resource requirements and manage designers/developers schedule for utilisation.
• Draft proposals for existing clients (addendum or additional scope) and new clients (RFP’s).
• Work closely with the management team to improve existing processes. Provide support to Business Development efforts and build long term relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Communicate project status with management, team members and other stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Manage changes to the scope, schedule, costs, and timelines for the project.
• Manage feedback, inputs and approval flows for design and development reviews.
• Be responsible for reporting to the management of the health and profitability of the project.

Superpowers You Will Need

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management or Client Servicing
• Prior Project Management experience or recent certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Ability to organise and maintain file structures for project deliverables
• Ability to identify a problem, execute a solution, and escalate if necessary
• Be any graduate
• Be a People’s person and an effective communicator