Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Kwa Zulu-Natal is looking for a Project Manager to project manage multiple software projects from concept through to closure using a formalised project management process

POSITION INFO:

Qualification

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related qualification  
• Qualification in project management: Prince2 Practitioner or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• At least 5 years’ IT project management experience in leading and managing multiple small to large software
• projects
• At least 3 years’ experience in managing projects using Agile principles
• Experience in project risk management
• Experience in communicating and dealing with customers and end-users
• Experience in contract management with suppliers and service providers
• Experience using a project management tool such as Microsoft Projects or equivalent
• Experience in performance management

Competencies

• Knowledge of prepayment metering products and revenue management products
• Knowledge of the prepayment metering and services industry
• Knowledge in software development, validation and execution activities
• Knowledge in contract management
• Ability to lead, motivate and coach project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion
• Developing, tracking and optimising project budgets
• Developing, managing and optimising project timelines
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts within a team
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Professional approach
• Good business acumen
• Commitment to customer service
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Able to work under pressure
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – especially writing professional reports
• Strong telephonic and email etiquette

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and engage relevant stakeholders
• Define project and set project objectives
• Report on preliminary project costs that will inform commercial customer proposal initiatives
• Create project plans that can deliver the set objectives within the required time, budget and quality expectations
• Regularly review project plans to improve efficiencies and reduce time-to-market
• Maintain an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact
• Apply Agile project management within a structured recognised project management framework
• Establish core teams using suitably skilled resources to meet the project objectives
• Identify all project stakeholders and their expectations, and put in place stakeholder management plans where required
• Continuously identify projects’ risks and put mitigation measures in place where applicable
• Communicate and elevate unmitigated project risks
• Minimise project uncertainty where applicable
• Maintain regular and effective customer engagement
• Identify applicable regulations pertaining to the project at hand and ensure compliance
• Oversee, manage and report on project finance
• In conjunction with Procurement, manage project procurement activities
• Conduct regular project core reviews and produce reports thereof with appropriate action items
• Analyse and determine the validity of project progress
• Respond to market, business and customer changes appropriately
• Prepare regular project status reports in the form of charts, graphs, narratives; as appropriate to audience
• Apply change control and --------Please upload your CV here--------> processes
• Lead and/or participate in meetings with suppliers and customers for design reviews and to track projects’ status
• Manage and resolve conflicts within the project
• Consult and recommend appropriate business solutions with PMO Executive
• Ensure good project governance
• Ensure projects are managed per Company policies and procedures
• Conduct team performance evaluations in accordance with Human Capital policies and procedures
• Execute with diligence any other task the PMO Executive Manager may require
• Constructively participate as a member of the wider Company team
• Undertake any other tasks or one-off projects which may be assigned from time to time
• Ensure protection of the company’s commercial interests always and in all circumstances
• Take all practicable steps to ensure personal safety and the safety of others as a matter of priority
• Demonstrate professional skill and a high standard of fairness and integrity

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