IT Project Specialist

SUMMARY:
IT Project Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Purpose:

Identify, plan, manage, track, report and communicate effectively on all IT projects

Specification

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for calculating value over time (contribute to company objectives)

• Understand company strategic objectives to identify where IT can make a difference
• Liaise with business to understand requirements for any new systems or updates to existing systems
• Engage with developers to ensure the business requirement is clearly understood
• Clear management reporting on all projects

Ensure Project Governance

• Ensure Project Governance and standards are adhered to (Project Charter, RAID log)

Responsible for quality planning of projects

• Ensure business requirements for each project are clearly documented and signed off
• Provide clear project plans with realistic timelines and appropriate resources

Responsible for risk management related to IT projects

• Identify high risk projects
• Implement mitigation plans

Responsible for effective leadership on IT projects

• Clarify roles and accountability within the team
• Include parties from business as appropriate
• Deliver on time and within budget

Responsible for effective communication relating to IT projects

• Regular status updates to all stakeholders (as agreed in the project plan)
• Appropriate and timeous feedback to business, developers and management

Responsible for appropriate scope management on IT projects

• Ensure scope changes to projects are clearly understood, documented and measured

Requirements           

Formal Education

• IT Diploma or relevant project management qualification

Experience

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in IT and/or Project Management

Knowledge

• Project management
• Processes
• Systems
• Legislation

Skills

• Computer Literacy (Ms Office Advanced Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Team Foundation Server, SharePoint End-User Advanced)
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Customer focus

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