Purpose of the Job To 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 Information security project management experience ideally within a retail [URL Removed] Objectives1. Project initiation – Project charter2. Project planning – Project management plan including: o Project schedule o Project budget o Project quality plan o Risk management plan3. 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 handoverQualifications
- 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
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
- 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