Project Manager at Axiata Digital Labs

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Scrum, Agile, Waterfall, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Process Optimization, Change Request Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Communication, Presentation Skills, Leadership, Time Management, Detail Orientation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and quality parameters Coordinate and track the progress of assigned projects, ensuring timely updates, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting Develop, review, and implement project proposals, project plans, work breakdown structures, detailed schedules, and effort/cost forecasts Identify, manage, and prioritize interdependencies across multiple projects, particularly within IT digitalization and transformation programs, to ensure seamless execution Drive Scrum ceremonies and support hybrid delivery using Agile, Waterfall, and other best practices Ensure all project activities align with process and the documentation is consistently maintained, including project plans, reports, presentations Assess and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively, implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring business continuity Obtaining customer acceptance for all the agreed project deliverables Foster strong stakeholder engagement by capturing and balancing views to deliver optimal project outcomes Promote continuous improvement and process optimization across the project teams by leveraging insights, retrospectives, and process audit feedback Establish the change request process for all new scope deliverables, and track, update, and monitor change requests and their impact on the project timeline Person Specifications Bachelors degree in computer science, Project Management, IT, or related field 5+ years of Project management experience with a minimum of 4 year's experience preferably in the software industry Proven experience in managing IT digitalization and transformation initiatives, considered a strong added advantage PMP, CSM & ACP Certifications will be an added advantage Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills Good understanding on Scrum and Agile practices Strong presentation skills and being able to articulate project related information Excellent Leadership skills Anticipates risks and proactive decision-making Ability to work under pressure and complete the project on the given deadline Ability to establish healthy working relationship within the organization and the clients Excellent planning and organizing skills Exceptional time management skills and have an eye for detail Proficient in various computer applications Eg: MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power point, Jira, Confluence, Jira Service desk

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead the entire project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery meets time, budget, and quality standards. Key duties include tracking progress, reporting to stakeholders, and driving Scrum ceremonies within hybrid delivery environments.