ENVIRONMENT:
PLAN, control and execute a broad set of activities to deliver a wide range of IT and/or business projects (Infrastructure and Applications) to agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality as the next IT Project Manager sought by a dynamic Service Provider in the Energy sector. The successful incumbent will require an IT-related tertiary qualification, a Project Management specific qualification, have 10-12 years’ PM experience practicing sound project management methodology, has proven experience implementing & delivering changes to IT systems including, but not limited to ERP systems and associated technologies (Oil & Gas an added advantage), Project RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) Management experience and is familiar with a range of analysis, modelling and design methods; has good current knowledge of IT standards, applications and trends.
DUTIES:
Project Management –
- Responsible for the definition, documentation and satisfactory delivery of projects.
- Apply Project Management disciplines around all deliverables including Planning, Scope Management, RAID Management, Resource Management, Procurement Management, Finance Management and Quality Management.
- Manage the Project Change Control procedure to track and deliver approved deviations from the initial scope.
- Responsible for effective Stakeholder selection and engagement for the duration of the project.
- Manage escalations when tolerances are breached in terms of cost, time and quality requirements.
- Provide leadership to project resources to drive the delivery of the project deliverables/changes.
Benefits Management –
- Work with the business to undertake post-project implementation reviews to measure the benefits derived by the project changes.
Additional –
- Ensure stakeholders are kept engaged and informed throughout the delivery of the project.
- Keep project scope changes to a minimum.
- Drive accurate budget estimation and ensuring that actual spend is within 10% or managed via appropriate project management controls.
- Deliver projects and milestones within agreed timeframe.
- Manage resources across multiple geographies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum tertiary qualification, likely in an Information Technology specialty.
- Project Management qualification.
- 10 – 12 Years’ Project Management experience, practicing sound project management methodology.
- Has achieved proficiency in Project Management and Change Delivery.
- Has proven, relevant experience in the implementation and delivery of changes to IT systems including, but not limited to ERP systems and associated technologies (Oil & Gas an added advantage).
- Project RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) Management.
- Has proven experience of 3rd party software vendor selection and management.
- Has proven knowledge and experience of the software development life cycle and how this translates to the project delivery frameworks.
- Has proven leadership skills, and a good knowledge of business analysis.
- Broadly skilled in information and communications technology. Has a comprehensive knowledge of relevant development life cycles.
- Is proficient in Project Quality Management.
- Is familiar with a range of analysis, modelling and design methods; has good current knowledge of IT standards, applications and trends.
- Can lead a team of Analysts and Consultants through the entire project lifecycle.
- Has sound understanding of the costs of IT (project and operations) and the ability to identify cost saving or revenue generating benefits.
- IT Security Principles.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Has an analytical and creative approach to problem solving.
- Strong planning, communication and presentation skills.
- Understands corporate policy frameworks, management structures and reporting procedures, and can see the ‘big picture’.
- Motivates, coaches and develops.
- Communicates and persuades.
- Manages Business Performance.
- Planning & Organisation.
- Teamwork.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
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Desired Skills:
- IT
- Project
- Manager