Assistant Project Manager - IT

1. Administrative Support: Schedule and Coordinate Meetings: Arrange and manage meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes. Maintain Project Documentation: Organize and update project documents, such as plans, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes. Track Project Budget: Assist in tracking project expenses, monitoring budget variances, and preparing budget reports. Manage Project Communications: Help facilitate communication between the project team, stakeholders, and other departments. 2. Project Planning & Execution Support: Assist in Project Planning: Contribute to the development of project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments. Support Task Assignments: Help assign tasks to team members and track their progress. Coordinate Resources: Assist in the procurement and allocation of necessary resources, such as equipment, software, and personnel. Monitor Project Progress: Help track project progress against the plan and identify potential roadblocks. 3. Issue & Risk Management Support: Identify and Log Issues: Help identify and log project issues and risks. Assist in Risk Mitigation: Support the implementation of risk mitigation plans. Track and Resolve Issues: Help track and resolve project issues in a timely manner. 4. Quality Assurance Support: Assist in Quality Control: Help ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. Support Testing Activities: Assist in coordinating and conducting testing activities. 5. Stakeholder Management Support: Maintain Stakeholder Relationships: Help build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. Communicate Project Updates: Assist in communicating project updates and status reports to stakeholders. Requirements Bachelor's Degree: in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is typically preferred. Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks. Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana. Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of IT concepts and technologies.