Senior Project Manager - (CONTRACT)

Output/Core Tasks:

• Facilitate process for Business Case development and approval
• Ensure alignment between approved Business Case & program delivery
• Management of contracted project managers and take accountability for successful implementation of various streams
• Define & manage the projects in the program in accordance with the PM methodology, governance & standards
• Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilisation
• Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget & Dependency management
• Smooth transition from program implementation to ongoing BAU Support & Maintenance
• Accountable for procurement process, vendor contracting & delivery management in accordance to contractual agreements
• Effective utilization of program & project management forums for reporting, escalation & decision making (Project-, Steercom- & Investment committee meetings)
• Facilitate prioritization process of scope items across multiple business entities based on:
• Available capacity
• Budget availability
• Expected business benefit realisation
• Formalise Change Management (scope, budget, timeline)
• Stakeholder management - establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant IT or Project Management qualification.

Experience:

• > 8 years of experience in managing multi-million-rand projects or programs reporting into CIO’s
• Applicable experience in managing outsourced application development projects in a multi-vendor environment
• Proven performance record in managing Financial / Life Insurance related application development projects
• Solid experience in Business Case Development and estimations
• Experience in applying the Agile methodology

Knowledge:

Project Management Knowledge w.r.t.:

• Principles of Project Management
• Project Management methodologies
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Tools
• Project Planning and Control techniques
• Good understanding of IT development and SDLC processes
• Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Business Case Development
• Sound understanding of the RFP/RFI process
• Contract & Vendor Management
• Issue, Risk, Assumptions & Dependencies Management

Competencies:

• Results Driven - Ability to deliver results in a matrix managed environment by gaining the confidence and trust of the various stakeholders
• Leadership – the ability to motivate and lead a multi-skilled team
• Analytical thinking
• Proactive planning & influencing, contributing to the compilation, monitoring and management of complex implementation schedules
• Relationship building & Communication skills
• Conflict handling
• Facilitation skills
• Passion for problem solving & issue resolution
• High-quality output, whether reporting or otherwise

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