Intermediate Project Manager: Financial Services Industry

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POSITION INFO:

Intermediate Project Manager: Financial Services Industry

Role Purpose

Ensure delivery of business solutions by managing projects throughout the project and delivery lifecycle in close collaboration with internal- and external parties where dependencies exist.

Responsibilities and work outputs:

• Manage, facilitate, collaborate and co-ordinate the project delivery process with the lifecycle framework
• Develop, maintain and distribute relevant project documentation (e.g. the project plan, strategy, scope and objectives)
• Monitor, maintain and report on the project progress
• Develop and maintain a relationship with future and existing clients and stakeholders
• Achieve all project objectives and complete these objectives to the relevant clients'' satisfaction
• Keep abreast of project management best practices and trends
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to pro-actively address issues and risks
• Identify and manage dependencies between projects
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Relevant MS Project / Project Management software
• Project Management lifecycle, from conception to close-out
• Agile methodology (preferred)

Skills: Business acumen l Presentation skills l Planning and organizing skills l Interpersonal skills l Facilitation skills l Communication skills l Problem solving skills

Experience and Qualifications:

• Project Management Qualification - Essential
• Relevant B-Degree – Desirable
• Min of 5 years'' experience managing projects in a diverse environment (essential)
• Insurance industry experience (desirable)
• Experience in / or exposure to AGILE methodologies/ Lean Thinking will be beneficial i.e scrum master role
• IT Project experience will be an advantage

Recruitment note:

Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates

Jino.swart@isilumko.co.za

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