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We are U.S Based MS Gold Certified Partner & ISO Certified Software firm. We are looking for full time Project Managers to manage local and international projects, in Karachi.

Job Description
The Project Manager works under the direction of the VP and is responsible for the successful implementation of the projects at the customer site. This includes the coordination, organization and integration of all activities associated with the installation, implementation, and testing. the Project Manager is the communication point and has direct responsibility for negotiation and coordinating all resolution of all issues at the customer account

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project plan
• Schedule, allocate, and track project activities
• Monitor the cost, schedule, and quality of the project.
• Ensure project is executing as per the planned schedule, cost, and quality
• Request for project resources and ensure their availability for the project
• Collect and analyze project metrics
• Forward issues received from Client to the related people for example if new requirements received from Client should be sent to Requirements Manager and etc.
• Report the project status periodically to top management
• Report the project status regularly to the customer
• Communicate project issues and major accomplishments with client periodically
• Identify/develop tools, standards, and guidelines suitable for the project in consultation with the Process Team.
• Identify project related training for team members
• Review and explain team members of their performance frequently and forward appraisals for approval to VP.
• Inspect, acquire and control project specific, customer supplied material
• Formally track problems and issues to closure
• Ensure corrective actions for defects reported during reviews and tests
• Communicate and work with other organizational departments to resolve project related issues.
• Manage resources appropriately
• Maintain the morale of team
• Manage individual issues, concerns and needs of every team member
• Facilitate team agreements

Job Specification

• Knowledge of project management methods and techniques
• Knowledge of information systems and operating systems
• Ability to analyze Customers business needs and determine implementation project requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and issues
• Ability to make presentations to customers
• Ability to anticipate problems and initiate corrective action
• Ability to persuade customer to accept the best solution to identified problems
• Ability to coordinate other resources
• Ability to write effective business communications
• Ability to monitor project budget and operate within the contractual budgetary commitments
• Ability to successfully manage and execute terms of the contract
• Ability to work in an autonomous environment
• Ability to complete tasks and reports in a timely manner
• BCS/BS in Computer Sciences, B.E in Computer Engineering-MCS/MS in Computer Sciences will be preferred
• MS Certification will be plus

Interested candidates are requested to Email their resumes to pmjobs@softechww.com. Please mention the Job Title, in the Subject Line.

Ikonami® is a technology provider that enables facilitation, management and monitoring of change in organisations via a suite of tools. We work with the leading minds in the field of Change and Transformation Consulting in the UK. We develop, deploy and maintain not bleeding edge but off the edge technology! Sounds exciting, well we do exciting things here at Ikonami.

The company has a range of online products being developed & supported for European and US based clients. We are currently looking for talented and dedicated personnel for our Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Technical Support and e-Content Departments. These positions are to be based in the Pakistan Office, situated in the Evacuee Trust Complex, Islamabad.

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE (SQA MANAGER)

• Academic qualification should be at least BS (Computer Science) or equivalent.
• 5+ years in software testing out of which some experience has to be with product testing.
• Well-versed in QA techniques and processes.
• Knowledge / experience in test plan preparation and test case documentation
• Good understanding of Web based applications architecture & testing.
• Good understanding of automation. Should have handled/worked on 2+ automation projects.
• Using proven Quality Assurance techniques provide intuitive feedback to product managers
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to participate in multiple concurrent projects, offering Quality Assurance services across a number of projects
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Good Team Management and Leadership skills.
• Good Conflict resolving skills.

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER (3 SENIOR & 3 JUNIOR POSITIONS)

• Academic qualification should be at least BS (Computer Science) or equivalent
• Well-versed in QA techniques and processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with an organized and methodical approach towards software testing
• Knowledge / experience in test plan preparation and test case documentation
• At least 3-4 years of related work experience (for senior posts).
• At least 1-2 years of work experience (for junior posts).
• Fresh Graduates with strong inclination towards QA may also apply.

TECHNICAL WRITER (05 POSTS)

• Academic qualification should be at least BS (Computer Science) or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of technical writing work experience
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written English) is a major selection criteria
• The ideal candidate should be able to use RoboHelp X5
• Microsoft Word
• SnagIt

Fresh Graduates with strong communication and organisational skills may also apply. Please send your CV to hrm@Ikonami.net latest by the 16th October 2007 and please clearly state the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.