Project Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of client engagements from kickoff to completion. You will play a central role in coordinating teams, managing scope and timelines, and ensuring an excellent client experience.

As the primary point of contact during project execution, you will balance operational rigor with strong stakeholder management, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our delivery practices.

 Purpose & Responsibilities 

Project Management

• • Contribute to the definition and review of Statements of Work (SoW) to ensure clarity, feasibility, and delivery readiness
  • Support engagement planning and ensure smooth project kickoff after client signature
  • Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and issues proactively
  • Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are completedon time, within scope, and within budget
  • Provide regular status updates, reports, and insights to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation aligned with internal standards

  Delivery & Resource Management

  • • Plan and allocate resources effectively, matching consultants’ skills with project needs
    • Take into account team members’ development goals and competencies
    • Coordinate with local, regional, and global teams to secure the right expertise
    • Manage external vendors when required, ensuring compliance with internal processes
    • Apply governance frameworks, tools, and delivery best practices

    Client Engagement

    • • Act as themain point of contact for clients throughout project execution
      • Build and maintain strong client relationships
      • Manage client expectations, issues, and escalations
      • Gather feedback and drive continuous improvement in client satisfaction
      • Lead post-project reviews to identify successes and improvement areas

      Financial Management

      • • Monitor project budgets, margins, and resource utilization
        • Track time spent vs. estimates and escalate deviations when needed
        • Provide transparent financial reporting to clients and internal teams

        Continuous Improvement

        • • Contribute to improving delivery processes, tools, and methodologies
          • Stay up to date with project management best practices and industry trends
          • Obtain and maintain relevant certifications (e.g., Atlassian certifications)

          🤝 Your Stakeholders

          You will collaborate closely with:

          • • Delivery Manager (your manager)
            • Consulting teams
            • Sales team
            • Practice leaders
            • Finance team
            • Other Project Managers
            • Customers

             

Do you have what it takes to be our future Project Manager?

You ideally have between 5 to 10y of experience in aProfessional Services or delivery environment, within a software vendor or consulting firm, and have a proven track record in managingend-to-end projects, including fixed-price engagements.

You are comfortable handlingmultiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities while ensuring high standards of delivery, client satisfaction, and financial performance.

Experience with the Atlassian ecosystem is a strong nice to have 

You bring a strong foundation inproject financial management, with the ability to monitor budgets, margins, and forecasts, and to take corrective actions when needed.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a strong plus:

• • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • Project & Portfolio Management (PPM)
  • Integration (Infrastructure and/or Software)
  • Cloud Migration 

  You are known for yourstructured and pragmatic approach, your ability toanticipate risks, and your proactive mindset in driving solutions and resolving issues.

  You have excellentcommunication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to interact effectively with clients, internal teams, and leadership, even in complex environments.

  You are familiar withframeworks (Agile, Lean, Kanban...) and/or structured delivery methodologies, and you are comfortable adapting your approach depending on project context.

  If you’re a results-driven project leader who thrives in a dynamic, client-facing environment,  we’d love to hear from you.

   

  Languages & Location 

  You speak English fluently. 

This role is open to candidates based in Senegal and can be performed fully remotely.

 

Why Join Valiantys?

Our team members are our greatest asset and we work hard to ensure that Valiantys is not only a great place to work, but also a platform for you to grow. Sense. We're committed to giving you the level of information you need to make sense of your assignments. You will witness the impact of your actions. Training. We will provide you with the necessary time and budget to help you develop your skills and continue to build your career. Flexibility. We understand that life is all about balance and we offer you the flexibility and support to help you maintain balance across the different pillars of your life. 

What We Offer — Employee Perks & Benefits

A monthly transport allowance of twenty-six thousand + four thousand internet allowance (30,000) FCFA, paid pro rata to days worked.

Health Insurance 100% payed for new joiner and her/his children : covers 50% of health expenses 

 Valiantys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to personal background, identity, or beliefs.