Project Manager

Job PostingJob Type:Full-time (Hybrid)Location:Karachi, PakistanWorking Days:Monday to SaturdayWorking Hours:12:00 AM – 9:00 PMSalary Range:70K - 100KRole DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid role for a Project Manager based in Karāchi, with partial remote work allowed. The Project Manager will oversee and manage the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple client projects. This role requires a Project Manager who is not only strong in organization and communication, but who also brings a high level of technical understanding—capable of engaging confidently with engineers and client facing, validating technical designs, anticipating technical risks, and ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and with standards. PM must possess the technical knowledge to interpret engineering requirements, understand architecture decisions, evaluate project feasibility, and guide clients through technical discussions.Core Traits & PersonalityStructured & Organized -> Keeps complex project details in order; follows defined processes; thrives in a systemized workflow.Detail-Oriented -> Ensures tasks, dependencies, milestones, and documentation are accurate and fully tracked.Strong Communicator -> Explains timelines, risks, and decisions clearly to clients, leadership, and technical staff.Relationship-Driven -> Builds productive working relationships with clients and internal teams.Calm Under Pressure -> Maintains clarity and control when managing multiple high-priority projects.Proactive Coordinator -> Anticipates issues, removes blockers, escalates appropriately, and keeps momentum.Accountable & Independent -> Manages work with limited supervision; owns deadlines and outcomes.Automation-Minded - Naturally seeks out inefficiencies and applies creativity and technical understanding to automate and optimize recurring project tasks.What You Are Responsible ForProject Planning & Technical UnderstandingTranslate technical requirements, engineering designs, and client needs into clear project plans, schedules, and milestones.Ensure scope, dependencies, risks, and resource needs are fully understood before execution begins.Participate in technical discussions to validate feasibility, identify gaps, and ensure decisions align with requirements.Build structured project roadmaps that support predictable delivery and accurate billing.Project Execution & Delivery ManagementDrive daily project momentum by tracking tasks, monitoring progress, and removing blockers.Coordinate efforts across engineers, provisioning, security to maintain alignment.Maintain strong control over timelines, scope, and financial accuracy throughout each phase of the project.Ensure billable work, milestones, and resource utilization are captured accurately.Client Communication & Experience ManagementServe as the primary point of coordination for clients throughout the project lifecycle.Communicate expectations, risks, decisions, timelines, and changes clearly and proactively.Facilitate client understanding of technical decisions by providing context, clarity, and structured updates.Build trust through consistent follow-up and predictable delivery experiences.Risk, Issue, & Change ManagementIdentify project risks early and put mitigation plans in place before they impact delivery.Address issues quickly to prevent delays, maintain momentum, and keep the project moving forward.Manage scope changes with clear communication to clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment on impacts and next steps.Escalate concerns promptly when project outcomes, timelines, or costs may be affected.Documentation, Tracking, & ReportingMaintain accurate project documentation including scope, requirements, timelines, changes, and completion details.Keep project boards fully updated with tasks, progress notes, schedules, and billing entries.Produce structured status updates that give leadership, clients, and team members visibility into project health.Ensure all final documentation is complete, organized, and transitioned to the appropriate teams after project closure.Quality, Standards, & HandoffValidate that project deliverables meet technical, security, and quality standards before marking milestones complete.Confirm all deployment steps, configurations, and engineering work meet the expectations established by the scope.Facilitate smooth handoffs to clients by ensuring all documentation, credentials, and configurations are ready for operational support.Support continual improvement by providing feedback on recurring issues, process gaps, or opportunities to strengthen delivery standards.Process Improvement and AutomationIdentify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and repetitive tasks within the project delivery workflow.Recommend and implement process improvements that increase consistency, reduce manual effort, and enhance project scalability.Leverage automation opportunities, documentation systems, templates, and communication workflows to streamline project execution.Track the impact of improvements and refine them over time to support continuous operational maturity.QualificationsStrong expertise in Project Management, with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects efficiently.Knowledge of cross-functional IT project management methods and techniques.Ability to participate in technical discussions and translate requirements into structured project plans.Strong organizational, documentation, presentation, and written communication skills.Effective interpersonal skills including active listening, expectation management, and customer-care.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.Accurate data-entry and documentation skills for project details, timelines, and billing.Self-motivated, disciplined, and effective in a remote, fast-paced environment.Ability to identify process inefficiencies and contribute to workflow improvements or automation efforts.PreferredProfessional certifications such as PMP or CAPMHands-on experience using ticketing systems for project planning, tasks, and billing.Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience.