Job Description

Scope of work

A Digital Project Manager (DPM) oversees the planning, execution, and completion of digital projects. Their role is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Here's a detailed scope of work for a Digital Project Manager: ### 1. **Project Planning and Initiation** - **Project Definition**: Work with stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria. - **Feasibility Study**: Conduct a feasibility study to understand the viability of the project. - **Project Plan**: Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining timelines, resources, and key milestones. - **Budgeting**: Create and manage the project budget, including cost estimates for resources, tools, and materials. - **Risk Management**: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. ### 2. **Resource Management** - **Team Assembly**: Assemble a project team with the necessary skills and expertise. - **Resource Allocation**: Allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal utilization throughout the project lifecycle. - **Stakeholder Management**: Engage and manage stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectations. ### 3. **Project Execution** - **Task Management**: Break down the project into manageable tasks and assign them to team members. - **Timeline Management**: Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met. - **Quality Assurance**: Implement quality control measures to maintain project standards. - **Communication**: Maintain regular communication with the project team, stakeholders, and clients through meetings, reports, and updates. - **Tools and Software**: Utilize project management tools and software to track progress, manage tasks, and collaborate effectively. ### 4. **Monitoring and Controlling** - **Progress Tracking**: Monitor project progress against the plan, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. - **Performance Metrics**: Measure project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics. - **Issue Resolution**: Address and resolve any issues or roadblocks promptly. - **Change Management**: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget through formal change control processes. - **Reporting**: Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders and clients, highlighting progress, issues, and risks. ### 5. **Project Closure** - **Final Deliverables**: Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and are handed over to the client. - **Project Review**: Conduct a project review to evaluate what went well and identify areas for improvement. - **Documentation**: Compile and archive project documentation, including plans, reports, and lessons learned. - **Client Feedback**: Gather feedback from the client to assess satisfaction and identify any outstanding issues. - **Team Debrief**: Hold a debriefing session with the project team to discuss the project outcome and gather feedback. ### 6. **Additional Responsibilities** - **Continuous Improvement**: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continually improve project management processes. - **Training and Development**: Provide training and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance. - **Compliance**: Ensure that all project activities comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. ### Tools and Technologies - **Project Management Software**: Tools like Asana, Trello, Jira, or Microsoft Project. - **Communication Tools**: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom. - **Documentation Tools**: Confluence, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. - **Version Control Systems**: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket. This scope of work can be adjusted based on the specific needs and context of the organization and the projects being managed.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Experience: Experience in the specific industry relevant to the projects, such as e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, or media, can be an advantage. Technical Experience: Understanding of web technologies, software development life cycle (SDLC), content management systems (CMS), digital marketing tools, and platforms. Project Management Skills: Proficiency in planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.

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