My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Project Manager to join them
- Facilitate process for Business Case development and approval
- Ensure alignment between approved Business Case & project delivery
- Define & manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology, governance & standards
- Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilisation
- Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget & Dependency management
- Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU Support & Maintenance
- Accountable for procurement process, vendor contracting & delivery management in accordance to contractual agreements
- Effective utilization of project management forums for reporting, escalation & decision making (Project-, Steercom- & Investment committee meetings)
- Facilitate prioritization process of scope items across multiple business entities based on:
- Available capacity
- Budget availability
- Expected business benefit realisation
- Formalise Change Management (scope, budget, timeline)
- Stakeholder management – establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders
- Grade 12
- Relevant IT or Project Management qualification.
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8 years of experience in managing multi-million rand projects or programs reporting into CIO’s
- Applicable experience in managing outsourced application development projects in a multi-vendor environment
- Proven performance record in managing Financial/Life Insurance related application development projects
Solid experience in Business Case Development and estimations
- Solid experience in applying the Agile methodology
- Relevant experience in package implementation & systems integration projects will be a strong recommendation
- Project Management Knowledge w.r.t.:
- Principles of Project Management
- Project Management methodologies
- Project Life Cycle
- Project Management Tools
- Project Planning and Control techniques
- Good understanding of IT development and SDLC processes
- Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Business Case Development
- Sound understanding of the RFP/RFI process
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Results Driven – Ability to deliver results in a matrix managed environment by gaining the confidence and trust of the various stakeholders
- Leadership – the ability to motivate and lead a multi-skilled team
- Analytical thinking
- Influencing skills
- Proactive planning & influencing
- Relationship building & Communication skills
- Conflict handling
- Facilitation skills
- Passion for problem solving & issue resolution
Desired Skills:
- Project Manager
- Delivery management
- SDLC
- Agile
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric