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The project manager must excel in leading end-to-end project delivery using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Strong in scope management, risk mitigation, and aligning projects with strategic goals. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and fostering collaboration. Experienced in planning, defining success criteria, and tracking milestones. Committed to continuous improvement, change management, and applying best practices for successful outcomes.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Management Methodologies
- Ability to work in an agile environment and manage scope creep
- Understand, work, and lead projects using various approaches, including Agile delivery framework and Waterfall
- Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques
- Well-versed in change management
2. Project Lifecycle Ownership
Full project life cycle ownership : from initiation to deployment for major or multiple minor initiativesPrepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phasesDefine success criteria and communicate them throughout the project and program lifecycleAbility to lead User Acceptance Tests and develop test scripts3. Execution and Delivery
Manage day-to-day project activities and resources; chair project management team meetingsProvide status reporting on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issuesReport on success criteria results, metrics, testing, and deployment activitiesDevelop and manage all aspects of engagement : planning, vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues4. Leadership and Team Management
Provide on-site and remote leadership by motivating team members to meet goals and milestonesSet and continually manage expectations while delegating and managing deliverablesIdentify resources required to achieve objectives within planned timeframes5. Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Effective stakeholder and customer communication managementClose coordination and collaboration with vendors, business, and key stakeholdersParticipate in feasibility studies, vendor selection, and proposal evaluations6. Risk and Issue Management
Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impactAbility to identify risks and manage or escalate them accordingly7. Strategic Alignment and Continuous Improvement
Ensure projects align with program and strategic objectivesParticipate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to mature organizational capabilitiesContinue professional development to stay abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices8. Problem-Solving and Innovation
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellenceUnderstand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needsQualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent field, or other relevant certifications (post-graduate qualifications preferred)Project management certification is an added advantageFull Grade 12 certificateExperience working within large IT systems or transformation programs5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects5+ years of experience collaborating with business stakeholders in a cross-functional matrix environment3+ years of IT project delivery experienceCore Skills and Competencies
Ability to work independently with strong analytical and implementation skillsExcellent negotiation, interpersonal, influencing, and communication skillsProject management and coordination expertise to drive high-quality delivery across multiple teamsAbility to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities, cultures, and business practices in an international organizationAdvanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadershipProven ability to deliver results and maintain accountability for business needsLeadership Capabilities
Planning – MasteryLeading Innovation & Change – AdvancedCustomer Centricity – AdvancedPlanning and Attention to Detail – AdvancedProcess Improvement – AdvancedWorking Together – AdvancedExecution Excellence – Advanced