JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job is to manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodogies.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if required.
  • Develop a project charter and establish a high-level roadmap to deliver on the project vision.
  • Develop a detailed project plan using approved FIC project management methodologies and processes.
  • Drive the performance of the project, provide active management of project components/work streams and resolve project quality and design issues.
  • Manage the project constraints to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget
  • Integrate the various design components of the project (process, people, technology dimensions).
  • Apply the FIC’s project and business analysis methodologies and practices in an appropriate manner.
  • Empower project stakeholders through project information and feedback to make judicious project decisions at Steering Committee level.
  • Provide a single point of focus for all project issues, governance, escalation of risks and consideration of alternative project options.
  • Monitor, control and communicate project progress using the reporting standards (status reports, etc)
  • Establish mechanisms to assess the eventual realisation of benefits committed to in the business case.
  • Ensure efficient management of project resources
  • Monitor project risks and establish prevention and mitigation procedures, as required.
  • Perform project close out activities
  • Ensure that all aspects of a project are managed visibly including the following methodologies and deliverables: project management, change management, system development life cycle and business analysis.
  • Recommends project/ programme governance structure.
  • Recommends the PMO standards/methodology.
  • Manages a project team/, reviews and quality assures work of team/ Co-ordinates steering committee activities in consultation with Sponsor.
  • Engages with multiple and diverse stakeholders so that expectations are managed and the project is delivered successfully.
  • Manages external service providers

EDUCATION:

• A relevant undergrade University Degree preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or Commerce is essential. Other Undergraduate Degrees will only be considered if relevance can be demonstrated.
• Postgraduate qualification in project management is essential

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum six (6) years of broad-based information systems and business experience
  • Minimum six (6)years of project management experience
  • Minimum six (6) years of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in systems development/integration
  • Business analysis experience desirable

SKILLS:

  • Strong PC skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
  • Ability to organise, delegate and leverage resources to accomplish objectives
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Management skills including financial and accounting operations management and program/project management skills and experience.
  • Professional development skills such as oral and written communications, personal credibility, teamwork and collaboration, work planning, and estimating.
  • Strategic skills such as business diagnosis and assessment, business case development
  • Supervisory skills and the ability to leverage support from other parts of the organisation.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor their progress and adherence to the contract.
  • Ensure that the project team follows all quality assurance processes, including periodic reviews and transitions.
  • Accredited certification in project management an added advantage
  • PMP preferred certification an added advantage

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