IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of technological initiatives, driving digital development across the university campus, collaborating with stakeholders to define IT goals and priorities, and consulting with users to provide optimal IT solutions.

Key responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with leadership, students, faculty, and staff to define IT goals and priorities for the campus. Develop detailed project plans and identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

Project Implementation: Directly manage and track project progress, ensuring software deliverables meet established deadlines. Ensure the quality of software project deliverables meets established deadlines.

Resource Management: Identify and manage financial, human, and material resources required for project implementation. Manage and follow up tasks with an overview and priorities.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure effective collaboration between the IT department, functional departments, and external partners. Maintain smooth communication and professional relations with diverse stakeholders.

Business Consulting: Work directly with users to gather requirements, analyse problems, and provide optimal IT solution consulting. Ensure the transformation of business process requirements into Technical specifications.

Technical Coordination: Collaborate with development and systems teams to resolve technical bottlenecks and optimize workflows. Ensure to act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical colleagues.

Architectural Oversight: Participate in architectural discussions and preliminary system design (Databases, APIs, Cloud). Ensure scalability and security are integrated into the system design.

Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks during the development process and implement contingency plans. Minimize project delays through proactive identification and mitigation of risks.

Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress, results, and challenges. Ensure reports are accurate, transparent, and provided in a timely manner.

What we look for

1. Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical fields.

2. Experiences:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Project Manager or Team Leader in software development projects
• Experience in WEB operations and online development
• Experience in security of server-based and cloud-based applications
• Hands on experience in setting up, install and maintain applications

3. Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and methodologies such as Agile/Scrum or Waterfall.
• Strong programming foundation (previous experience as a Developer is a significant advantage).
• Able to influence and drive projects to meet key milestones and overcome challenges.
• Experience with the VGU's key information systems such as Campus Management System or Learning Management System is desirable.
• Good knowledge of security standards and communication.
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, operating systems and database management.

4. Skills

• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Proficiency in reading and understanding technical documentation in English
• Analytical and proactive mindset. Effective problem-solving, time-management, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation, teamwork, and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical clients.

5. Behaviours required

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and educational trends.
• High discipline, high responsibility, open-minded

What we offer

• VGU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion and other legally protected status;
• Competitive salary package with 13th-month salary; Performance- and seniority-based salary increases
• Social insurance from the first month; 24/7 accident insurance (DBV)
• 12 days annual leave, 3 days fully paid sick leave; holiday and Tết bonuses
• Career development and professional training opportunities
• University-provided laptop; clothes allowance
• Free daily shuttle bus from the center of HCM city to VGU campus

Application process

Kindly send your profile and university degrees, other relevant certificates to[Confidential Information]

Thank you for your attention and application!