Project Manager

Recruiter:

Sentinel Staffing Services

Job Ref:

CET003747/MO

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

40000

JOB SUMMARY:
PROJECT MANAGER
The exceptional candidate will have a solid Project Management track record, with special focus on the banking and insurance industry. Must be able to manage multiple, fast turn-around projects at a time.
*REMOTE POSITION*

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Principle Accountabilities for this position are:

Project Planning and development of project initiation documentation (PID)
Engage, lead and motivate the project team
Establish project procedures
Manage stakeholder expectations
Manage the level of risk
Report Project progress
Project closure including the capture of lessons learned
Effective Project Managers have excellent people management skills alongside their technical project management skills.
Business Case Development
Work with the Project Sponsor to understand the objectives and business benefits targeted by the project
Advise on options and cost of delivery
Contribute to preparation of a business case setting on Return on Investment
Organization and Governance
Identify the mix of expertise, knowledge and capabilities required to achieve the project purpose
Agree on the project team structure and define responsibilities and reporting lines for each role
Reach agreement with the business for access to skilled resources
Make sure team members understand relevant, procedures, security and legal responsibilities
Project Planning
Develop work and product breakdown structures defining work activities and “products” to be delivered at each stage
Identify dependencies and sequence activities into a realistic schedule
Estimate the type, cost and timing of resources
Factor constraints on resource availability, skill levels, organisational capabilities, readiness and costs into the plan
Use estimation and planning tools and techniques drive precision and accuracy in plans
Agree the baseline plan with Stakeholders
Project Risk Management
Carry out risk assessments, involving stakeholders and referring to specialists where relevant (e.g. legal and regulatory requirements)
Evaluate risk likelihood and impact and prioritize them for analysis response planning
Agree and communicate on appropriate risk response plan
Quality Management
Discuss quality expectations with stakeholders and agree to acceptance criteria
Document the quality plan and agree it with stakeholders
Confirm the completed deliverables meet customer quality criteria, and secure their acceptance
Evaluate the success of the project, identify what lesson can be learnt
Change Control and Configuration Management
Respond promptly to critical events and requests for change, assessing potential impact on the project scope and objectives and challenging constructively where appropriate
Ensure the application of a change control process and procedures
Use version control and controlled distribution of project related documents
Progress Monitoring and Control
Analyze and report performance, resource usage and expenditure against plan
Examine any areas that exceed agreed tolerances and take corrective action
Lead/contribute to regular status meetings to review the “health” of the project with key stakeholders
Application of Project and Programme Management Methods and Tools
Tailor and apply best practice processes and tools to meet business needs
Provide advice, coaching and technical support to embed their use in the project
Communication and knowledge sharing
Get messages understood by adopting a wide range of styles, tools and techniques
Present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others
Listen to input and objectively without interrupting or becoming defensive
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Identify stakeholders and gather information to understand their needs and expectations
Communicate progress regularly
Recognize when there are conflicts, acknowledge the feelings and views of the people involved and redirect their energy to a common goal
Leadership and Teamwork
Establish clear goals
Foster a culture that is focused on meeting customer and business needs
Provide constructive feedback, coach and support others to make the best of their abilities
Clearly agree what you expect of others and hold them to be accountable
Manage conflict within the team

Qualifications and Skills:

Matric
Project Management certification
Degree with Project Management Module advantageous

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