Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Western Cape, City of Cape Town, Cape Town
Job Type:
Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
Primary Industry:
Insurance
Secondary Industry:
Financial Services
Salary:
ZAR0 - ZAR0
Job Duties:
- Take responsibility for the delivery of two medium-sized and one small project, from initiation to completion
- Highly proficient in Project & Agile Management principles, methods, techniques and tools
- Drive out the execution of the projects;
- Engage with all business and IT stakeholders including IT Exco, Cluster managers, operational managers and vendor delivery teams to ensure that all needs are considered;
- Manage all aspects of the projects including governance, scope, delivery, communication, change management, quality assurance, training, budgets, reporting and acquisition;
- Expedite delivery within the group structures and across the various role-players;
- Strong management and communication around project risks and the mitigation of those risks;
- Strong management around project issues and the resolution of those issues;
Minimum requirements:
- At least five years in a similar role within complex enterprise environments;
- Experience in managing projects in the SDLC and able to exhibit an advanced understanding of software delivery project approach;
- Solid knowledge of project planning and budgeting on complex projects;
- Ability to develop detailed project plans, based on a work breakdown structure, that provides the ability to manage critical path;
- Advanced competency using Microsoft Project;
- Agile/SCRUM Master Certification
- Degree/Diploma with Project Management (Preferred)
- PMP/CAPM and/or Prince2 Certification (Preferred)
Competencies:
Competencies
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills (English);
- Ability to work with people at all levels across the business and manage out-sourced resources;
- Ability to negotiate outsourced delivery with vendors;
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint);
- Professional qualification and/or project management certification would be advantageous;
- Understanding of Agile software delivery processes would be advantageous;
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- Understanding of insurance and banking industry practises
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Strong problem-solving skills
Working Conditions:
This role will require working in an office environment, with occasional travel to meet with clients or project stakeholders.
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