IT Project Manager

Key responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery of two medium-sized projects, from initiation to completion in the Collective Investment Scheme business
• Highly proficient in Project & Agile Management principles, methods, techniques and tools
• Implementation of a management information and business intelligence solution for Sanlam Collective Investments
• Implementation of a business operating model change and associated system enhancements
• Drive out the execution of the projects
• Engage with all business and IT stakeholders including SIG IT Exco, Cluster managers, operational managers and vendor delivery teams to ensure that all needs are considered
• Manage all aspects of the projects including governance, scope, delivery, communication, change management, quality assurance, training, budgets, reporting and acquisition
• Expedite delivery within the Sanlam group structures and across the various role-players
• Strong management and communication around project risks and the mitigation of those risks
• Strong management around project issues and the resolution of those issues

Minimum requirements

• At least five years in a similar role within complex enterprise environments
• Experience in managing projects in the SDLC and able to exhibit an advanced understanding of software delivery project approach
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in similar role. (Including experience in managing resources, facilitation with technical teams and stakeholders)
• Solid knowledge of project planning and budgeting on complex projects
• Ability to develop detailed project plans, based on a work breakdown structure, that provides the ability to manage critical path
• Advanced competency using Microsoft Project
• Agile/SCRUM Master Certification
• Degree/Diploma with Project Management (Preferred)
• PMP/CAPM and/or Prince2 Certification (Preferred)

Competencies

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (English)
• Ability to work with people at all levels across the business and manage outsourced resources
• Ability to negotiate outsourced delivery with vendors
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Professional qualification and/or project management certification would be advantageous
• Understanding of Agile software delivery processes would be advantageous

Behavioral Competencies

• Able to have difficult conversations with the right level of tact and diplomacy
• Not intimidated by seniority of stakeholders or the complexity of the situation
• Energetic and flexible
• Ability to deal effectively and credibly with both senior business managers and employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively coupled with good negotiation skills
• Excellent co-ordination and organizational skills
• Team-oriented attitude, ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills