Project Manager

FreeBalance is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its team in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering Government Resource Planning (GRP) projects on time within budget and scope and provides leadership and oversight to the project team.

Main Responsibilities::
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Qualifications::
• University Degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Public Accounting, Economics or equivalent
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development, implementation and web technologies
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.