About Client

Software data science company from Germany, engaged in analysis for flight security.

About Project

The Project is aiming to overcome existing aircraft surveillance limitations, by providing all the necessary information to spectators.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Direct and manage project development from project initiation to closure within budget, schedule and resource limits
• Negotiate, define, communicate and manage the scope of the project
• Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plan throughout the project life. Ensure timely revision of project plan to meet changing needs and requirements
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones, review deliverables and milestones prepared by team
• Forecast, track and manage project budgets, ensure timely invoicing
• Define, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of project
• Plan and manage internal and external project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables
• Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks
• Serve as liaison between company and client for overall project and support activities. Develop lasting relationships with client’s representatives that foster trust and goodwill
• Identify project resources necessary and partner with other company managers to acquire resources
• Act as a mentor to Project Coordinators and other team members; inspire collaboration and teamwork
• Assists in the ongoing development of the Project Management Office. Recommend improvements to project management policies/procedures where needed
• Assist the PMO with performing project team assessments and evaluations

Mandatory Requirements: 

• 5+ years of Project management experience
• Experience in the aviation industry
• Strong experience in executing fixed price projects
• Practical experience in using of EVM model
• Proficient understanding of Agile frameworks, Waterfall
• Well familiarize with PMBOK guide
• Proven experience to manage distributed frontend, backend, QA, BA, DevOps distributed teams, established reliable collaboration and capacity management
• Strong understanding SDLC, especially CI/CD and release process
• People management, performance review, staffing
• Solid experience of using different planning\\tracking (Atlassian stack) tools
• Perfect understanding of IT system and project life-cycles
• Proven knowledge of project management principles
• Proven understanding of project financial aspects - profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and resources utilization
• Advanced English

Personal Characteristics:

• Attention to client
• Sense of responsibility
• Problem solving skills
• Working in team
• Attention to details
• Analytical mindset
• Dedication and attitude towards success

What will you get with ELEKS:

• Compensation and competitive Social package
• Challenging tasks and R&D activities
• Professional development
• Team of professionals
• Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

ABOUT ELEKS 

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 1,400+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, UX/UI, R&D, technology consulting and dedicated teams.