Axiata Digital Labs

Project Manager

Axiata Digital Labs  •  Colombo, LK (Hybrid)  •  14 days ago
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Job 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
  • 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
  • Mentor and Lead junior Project Managers

Person Specifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field
  • 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years of experience across the full SDLC lifecycle
  • Proven experience in managing IT digitalization and transformation initiatives is a strong advantage
  • Experience in hybrid delivery models using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • PMP, CSM, or ACP certifications will be an added advantage
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project-related information
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Ability to anticipate risks and make proactive decisions
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
  • Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships within the organization and with clients
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Exceptional time management skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management

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Axiata Digital Labs

About Axiata Digital Labs

Axiata Digital Labs is an innovative software service provider, offering telco-focused digital and IT services and solutions that enable individuals, startups and enterprises.

With over 1200 professionals spread across 7 countries, we help global customers in the space of telecommunications, digital services & financial services. Our convergent digital design experiences, innovative platforms and reusable assets connect numerous technologies to deliver tangible business value and experience to our customers.

Axiata Digital Labs is the technology hub of Axiata Group Berhad Malaysia which is one of the leading groups in telecommunication in Asia.

In pursuit of Axiata’s vision to be a New Generation Digital Champion, Axiata Digital Labs positions itself as a key driver to deliver a range of innovative telecommunication products and services.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Colombo, LK
Year Founded
2019
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