Midrand
Role reports to Executive Manager: Operations
The Candidates MUST Bring The Following Compelling Attributes
- Experience in delivery IT / digital or service delivery projects
- Thrive in a smaller, dynamic organisation
- Willing to build the company's project management capacity
- Proven experience in managing teams
- Strong strategic and complex thinking skills
Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in Business or Project Management.
A Project Management Certification (PMBOK, Agile or Waterfall).
Experience
7 - 8 years experience in a project management leadership capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Define project management strategy, plan, and governance
Develop a sustainable project execution strategy and ensure its alignment with company's annual performance plan and operational strategy.
Define the PMO methodology for each project and ensure that operating objectives and performance standards are understood and owned by project management and project team members.
Implement and improve project standards and processes, e.g., related to project planning, financial management, production process, reporting, change control, risk management and quality.
Ensure the review and update of project management policies and processes to ensure the effective execution of projects.
Remain informed of developing technologies and techniques associated with projects and planning, looking for creative ways of improving work processes.
Manage project execution and delivery
Guide the project initiation process and monitor progress against operational targets with delivery terms and conditions, cost, quality, and timelines.
Ensure the development of a project charter, communication plan and quality assurance plan.
Manage and allocate resources across projects based on priorities, schedules, and budgets.
Coordinate project activities and manage variations and changes in the scope of the project.
Leads and implement end-to-end business improvement projects within the Department.
Project management control and quality
Oversee the implementation of all required project execution systems and procedures, including but not limited to project controls, governance, and quality.
Compile and present progress reports and findings to the relevant stakeholders.
Stakeholder management
Identify and manage client and stakeholder relationships, including third parties/vendors.
Ensure stakeholders are informed according to the project and communication plan.
Undertake to negotiate timelines and budgets with stakeholders, as and where required.
Financial and risk management
Monitor the desired financial project objectives through good cost control and financial progress reports.
Ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
Identify and anticipate risks that might impact the schedule and propose mitigation steps.
People management
Manage project resources effectively to improve organisational productivity and delivery.
Lead and manage the end-to-end performance management process, inspire, and encourage your team to deliver on key performance areas, and provide the necessary support, coaching, and training.
Comply with company HR and Employee Relations policies and procedures and applicable
Labour Laws.
Experience And Competencies
Related Knowledge, Competencies and Skills
Excellent knowledge of project management principles
Good planning, organising and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Financial analysis and interpretation
Good understanding of business, policies and procedures
Persuading, influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
