JOB PURPOSE
To plan, execute and finalise projects for the organisation within the predetermined time frames , using the FIC Project Management methodology under guidance
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Project manages the delivery of small to medium or sub-projects under supervision.
• Develop a project charter and establish a high-level roadmap to deliver on the project vision under guidance.
• Implement project methodology as defined by the PMO under guidance of PMO manager.
• Assist in reviewing estimates and estimating assumptions for the project schedule, effort and cost using established estimating models, best practices and benchmarks.
• Apply the resulting estimates to all activities in the project scope, including project management and application development tasks, software quality assurance reviews, and vendor and contract management activities.
• Define team member roles and expectations and ensure timely feedback as assigned.
• Facilitate and manage project governance forums to monitor and control project delivery as assigned.
• Communicate all requirements, project plans, and changes to to all affected team members after being cross checked by the PMO manager.
• Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined points in the process to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceed expectations.
• Review and manage all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process.
• Supports people change initiatives as part of the delivery of small to medium projects.
• Supports project managers with programme administration.
• With the guidance of Senior Project Manager develop, implement and maintain the project plan, including the configuration management, risk management, project measurement and quality management plans.
• Report project progress and changes regularly to the PMO and project steering committee
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• A relevant national diploma in IT/ Informatics/ Business Systems or Project management
• Accredited certification in project management (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of broad-based information systems and business experience
• Minimum 3 years of project administration and management experience
• Business analysis experience desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to organise resources to accomplish objectives.
• Results driven and time management skills.
• Good oral and written communications.