PROJECT MANAGER

Join this well-established financial services group with a JSE listing at their Centurion offices as a project manager.

The successful candidate will the 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

· Presentation skills

· Interpersonal skills

· Facilitation skills

· Problem solving skills

Competencies required

· Adopt and embody the company values and company way

· Accountability

· Collaboration and co-creation

· Client centric thinking

· Decision making and problem solving

· Organisation and attention to detail

· Providing insight

· Articulating information

· Managing Tasks

· Examining information

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