Job Description

Role Overview



We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an IT Project Manager based out of Bangalore, India to work in a truly global environment that provides developmental opportunities for the incumbent who is eager to demonstrate the skills and experience in a challenging and fast paced soft commodities environment.



This role is responsible for coordinating both business and technology project activities. Responsibilities include demand capture, maintaining project library, resource planning, ensuring timely update of project status, prepare and distribute projects report to senior stakeholders. In

addition, he/she will also assist project leads with planning, resourcing, risks & issue management, track and monitor project progress on behalf of project leads where needed.For this role, you will work with a team of project leads and other coordinators, so good communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Business Overview

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better,together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.



This role is based out of Bangalore and will report to the Coffee Global Technology Director.



Key Accountabilities



Creating and maintaining project library and plans, file, recording and reporting systems Coordinate and support the delivery of multiple concurrent technology projects (both small-scale enhancements and large-scale implementations). Maintaining project management methods, standards, and processes Assisting and advising team members on procedures, disciplines and recording and reporting requirements Tracking risk and issue logs and changing control data Developing and maintaining effective project team communication systems Developing and implementing procedures Producing project summary reports and coordinating the preparation of all reports Setting up and maintaining cost-recording systems Defining and documenting methodology procedures Assisting with other administrative responsibilities assigned Act as the point of contact for all participants


Skills and Experience


Ability to work as both part of a team and independently Able to manage time effectively Attention to detail and accuracy Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Prioritization skills Organizational abilities Self-motivator Strong problem-solving skills Result-oriented mindset Proven experience juggling multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently while coordinating across diverse technical teams and external partners. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience in technology environments or IT-related project support

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Knowledge

Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals Through understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies Good understanding of software development life cycle Through understanding of project prioritization Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and lifecycle stages. Familiar with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Good understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Knowledge of project tracking tools is a plus. Awareness of vendor management practices and third-party collaboration models.

Experience

5+ years of experience in a project admin or management role Prior Experience leading projects in Microsoft Power Apps will be an advantage. Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets Experience in working with all levels of management

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about 'what' we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for 'how' we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self?Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.