Project Manager

Job Description

• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects.
• Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision.
• Organizing workflow and ensuring that associates understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitoring associates’ productivity, Prepare and submit performance reports and provide constructive feedback and coaching, orienting, and training associates; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain time-keeping, ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.
• Pass on information from upper management to associates and vice versa
• Completes operations by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; gathering resources; implementing productivity standards; resolving operations problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing new procedures.
• Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
•  Occasionally meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Team motivation and participate in appraisal processes
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Data entry
• And any other duties assigned

A successful candidate for this position will be:

• Detail Oriented – achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Positive Attitude – the culture at SALIX is very collaborative and we strive to provide an enjoyable work environment.  We look for people that will enhance our culture.
• Passion for learning and implementing new technologies
• Willingness to think proactively and anticipate future needs
• Proven ability to solve complex problems methodically
• Minimum 1 years relevant experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
• Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Good, Strong working knowledge of MS Office
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Project Management Certifications in PMP or Prince2 or both. 
• A Diploma or degree in Forensic Science (one in Forensic Science is an added advantage)
• A Diploma or degree in Project Management (one in Project Management is an added advantage)