Project Manager – InfrastructureTo manage projects to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.  The ideal Project Manager must have the relevant SDLC project management experience within a retail [URL Removed] Objectives

  • 1. Project initiation – Project charter
  • 2. Project planning – Project management plan including: o Project schedule o Project budget o Project quality plan o Risk management plan
  • 3. Monitoring and controlling of project execution: o Project progress minutes including issue log, decision log and risk log o Project status reports o Project steering committee presentation
  • 4. Project close – close out presentation, reports and handover

Qualifications Essential: 

  • Computer Science or Information Systems Degree/ Diploma. 
  • Qualification in Project Management – PMP or Prince2

Experience     Essential:5-8 years Project Management  Desirable: 2-3 years Retail Industry experience (highly desirable)Knowledge:

  • Strong experience in Projects and Project deliverables
  • Has detailed practical knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques with in depth knowledge of at  least one methodology (Shoprite Checkers IT uses PMBoK/Agile/ASAP)
  • Good knowledge of the Retail business environment 

Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines/milestones
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience of using project tools
  • Ability to manage business expectations.
  • Ability to coach and mentor teammates.
  • Change management

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