Senior Project Manager - South Africa
Manage the successful end to end planning, execution and delivery of projects, to the required business objectives within the constraints of time, cost and quality. RESPONSIBILITIES Project, Program and Portfolio Management Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved. Ensure projects are realistically planned, organised and resourced, to deliver against requirement / project plan. Project and Program Deliverables Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables. Remain deliverable focused with each unique project delivering a product service result. Make decisions regarding the project, in context of the project boundaries, within the overall envelope of approved time, cost and scope and is accountable for the results of the project. Ensure a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations. Effectively negotiate and define scope of work with all stakeholders thereby ensuring effective delivery. Project and Program Stakeholder Engagement Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice. Ensure effective communication to business owners, internal customers and other relevant stakeholders, to keep them informed, facilitate decision making, take corrective action and set direction. Build sound working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, delivery partners and 3rd parties. Ensure the effective facilitation of all stakeholders’ input. Project and Program Risks and Issues Management Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on and implement solutions to overcome these. Transparently manage and control project delivery through effective management and communication of risks, issues, expectations, scope change and decisions required. Project and Program Resource Management Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization. Motivate resources to achieve a unified approach. Project and Program Reporting and Reviews Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change. Track and report on the financial business benefit reports. Project and Program Governance Ensure compliance of projects to EPO project governance framework and methodology. Ensure effective and efficient project administration including project documentation, schedule planning and maintenance. Requirements: GENERAL EDUCATION Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential) Certification or Accreditation in a Recognised Project Methodology (Agile, Prince2/PMBOK) (Essential) 3-year Degree or Diploma in Project management (Advantageous) GENERAL EXPERIENCE 5 or more years’ experience in the discipline of Project Management (Essential) Previous senior project management experience (Advantageous) Experience in Financial Services Industry (Advantageous)
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