Senior Project Manager (12-Month Contract)

Setjob.lk
Full-timeColombo, Sri LankaLKR 600,000 - 800,000/month

Senior Project Manager (12-Month Contract)

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex IT digitalization and transformation projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong project leadership capabilities, stakeholder management expertise, and hands-on experience in managing projects across the full SDLC lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
  • Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards
  • Coordinate project progress, milestone tracking, stakeholder communication, and reporting
  • Prepare and manage project proposals, project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and cost forecasts
  • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies proactively
  • Drive Scrum ceremonies and support hybrid delivery models using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Ensure project documentation is properly maintained, including reports, presentations, and project plans
  • Obtain customer acceptance for agreed project deliverables
  • Establish and manage change request processes while monitoring project impact and timelines
  • Foster stakeholder engagement and collaboration across teams
  • Promote continuous process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field
  • Minimum 5+ years of project management experience with at least 4 years across the full SDLC lifecycle
  • Experience managing IT digitalization and transformation projects is highly preferred
  • Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • PMP, CSM, or ACP certifications will be an added advantage
  • Strong analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Excellent presentation and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management

Contract Duration

  • 12 Months

If you are passionate about leading impactful projects and driving successful project delivery, we invite you to apply.

Apply for this job

Resume/CV*

Click or drag file to this area to upload your Resume

Please make sure to upload a PDF

First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone Number*
The hiring team may use this number to contact you about this job.

By clicking 'Submit Application', you agree to receive job application updates from Setjob.lk via text and/or WhatsApp. Message frequency may vary. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Message & data rates may apply.