Project Manager

SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting for a seasoned Project Manager to fill a 12 month Fixed term contract position at a client based in Centurion!

POSITION INFO:
POSITION : PROJECT MANAGER
TYPE         : 12-MONTH FIXED CONTRACT
AREA        : CENTURION
SALARY    : R 1M-R1,2M CTC PER ANNUM DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The purpose of this job is to manage the organisational projects using the appropriate Project Management methodologies.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Undergraduate University Degree is Essential 
• Postgraduate qualification in project management advantageous
• Business analysis experience desirable 
• Accredited certification in project management an added advantage
• PMP preferred certification an added advantage
• Min. 10 years of project management experience able to run projects from start to finish seamlessly and continuously.
• Min. 6 years of broad-based information systems and business experience
• Min. 6 years of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in systems development/integration
• Min. 3 years’ experience in middle management role
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Strong banking/financial services industry/ICT/solutions experience required.

• Structure the business case for the project concepts identified and conduct general cost/benefit analysis, if required.
• Develop a project charter and establish a high-level roadmap to deliver on the project vision. 
• Develop a detailed project plan using approved company project management methodologies and processes. 
• Drive the performance of the project, provide active management of project components/work streams and resolve project quality and design issues. 
• Manage the project constraints to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget
• Integrate the various design components of the project (process, people, technology dimensions). 
• Apply the Company’s project and business analysis methodologies and practices in an appropriate manner. 
• Empower project stakeholders through project information and feedback to make judicious project decisions at Steering Committee level. 
• Provide a single point of focus for all project issues, governance, escalation of risks and consideration of alternative project options. 
• Monitor, control and communicate project progress using the reporting standards (status reports, etc) 
• Establish mechanisms to assess the eventual realisation of benefits committed to in the business case. 
• Ensure efficient management of project resources 
• Monitor project risks and establish prevention and mitigation procedures, as required. 
• Perform project close out activities
• Ensure that all aspects of a project are managed visibly including the following methodologies and deliverables: project management, change management, system development life cycle and business analysis. 
• Recommends project/ programme governance structure.
• Recommends the PMO standards/methodology.
• Manages, project teams, reviews and quality assure work of team/ Co-ordinates steering committee activities in consultation with Sponsor.
• Engages with multiple and diverse stakeholders so that expectations are managed and the project is delivered successfully.
• Manages external service providers.

• Delivery and success
• People management
• Planning and organizing
• Resources management
• Governance, Risk management, compliance

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