Description
A Project Leader is a person who is responsible for the success of an IT project. They plan, organize and implement all activities of a project to ensure IT solutions delivered on time and within the budget. Depending on the size of a project and the organisational structures of an enterprise, this position could be call Project Manager or Project Director.
Where it works
Large and mid-size ICT enterprises
Activities
- Work with the customer to identify their needs;
- Work with the sales and technical teams to develop a proposal for the customer consideration;
- Set project goals and develop plans, budgeting estimates to meet those goals;
- Maintain project timeframes and status reports;
- Manage resources for projects (such as computer equipment and staff);
- Coordinate project team members;
- Coordinate with related teams and suppliers;
- Liaise with the customer for project updating;
- Conduct risk assessments for projects;
Qualifications
- At least bachelor degree in ICT. A degree or certificate project management in business and management is an advantage
Technical skills and knowledge
Depending on the technical nature of the project, a possession of comprehensive knowledge and technical skills in a certain technical field (software, testing, database, security, networking, cloud computing, IT solutions, etc.) is required. Project management skills are also required.
Linguistic knowledge
- Fluent communication in English (or other foreign language such as Japanese, depending on the market of an enterprise)
Soft skills and personalities
- Teamwork and cooperation skills
- Communication skill
- Goal management and organisation skills
- Problem solving skill
- Negotiation skill
- Leading and motivating skills
- Personalities: intitiave, dependability, integrity, stress tolerance, persistance, and attentive to details
