ASSISTANT MANAGER - OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

𝑾𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈!!!

Position: Assistant Manager – Project Management
Location: SITE, Superhighway Phase 2, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Karachi.

Summary

Utopia Industries is looking for a proactive and results-driven Assistant Manager – Project Management to facilitate Agile project delivery, remove execution roadblocks, support backlog management, and ensure effective coordination between project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Identify and resolve project impediments and risks, escalating issues when required.

Coach teams on Agile principles, self-management, and continuous improvement.

Support the Product Owner with backlog refinement, prioritization, and release planning.

Maintain effective stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies.

Manage Agile documentation and align project delivery with hybrid governance requirements, including Gantt charts, milestones, and project tracking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in Project Management, Agile/Scrum, or a related role.

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management practices.

Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, and MS Office.

Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification will be an added advantage.