IQbusiness is a leading independent management consulting firm. Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.
Introduction The purpose of the position is to lead, manage, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of business value, through the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and close out of IT related projects and services, on behalf of the Company and/or its clients, in alignment with industry best practice, client methodology requirements, and the Company's commitment to Delivery Excellence. We are looking for somebody who is a delivery leader and able to use exposure to various methodologies and industries to think strategically and ensure value add to customers whilst creating, supporting and managing high performing teams. The role requires awareness of People, Process and Technology. The ability to make informed decisions and lead projects from idea inception all the way through to activation and launch.
Education:
Matric
Qualification in Project delivery frameworks and methodologies: PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile
Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, Business Science or Engineering would be advantageous
Experience and Skills:
5 to 10 years' working in delivering IT related projects, preferably managing IT, Process, Business, Organisational change or HR-related projects
3 or more years' experience managing multiple teams across multiple projects
Experience in Software Engineering or delivering on Software Solutions to customers
Exposure to Agile, alternative delivery methodologies, scaling frameworks, and PMO structures and functions
Exposure to Business and Process Analysis, Change management, system integration
MS Office
Product ownership experience will be advantageous
Experience/Exposure to Customer Experience Management or User Experience Management
Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:
Project Initiation:
Identify key stakeholders
Consult broadly with clients (executives and delivery teams) and other stakeholders
Identify and understand project needs and business value
Identify and provide input in the form of a technology design, user/customer experience and guidance from business value perspective
Develop a Project Charter
Analyse and develop business cases
Project Planning:
Facilitate the collection, documentation and analysis of requirements
Document understanding of scope, complexity and dependencies
Create WBS or product backlog
Develop Project Management Plan or relevant management and delivery approach
Define and sequence activities, or user stories
Estimate activity resources and duration
Develop schedules, flight plans and activity trackers
Estimate and track costs and determine budget
Identify and manage risks, issues and impediments
Manage quality
Plan and map out all communications
Plan for procurement, resourcing, infrastructure and change management requirements
Project Execution Management:
Design and Implement delivery approach
Direct and manage general project execution
Coordinate and oversee Change Management tasks
Adopt and ensure correct Software engineering principles are adhered to
Perform QA activities
Acquire, develop and manage project team
Distribute information
Manage the delivery team
Manage stakeholder expectations
Conduct procurement as and when required
Project Monitoring and Control:
Monitor and control project work
Perform integrated change control
Verify and control project scope
Control project schedules
Control costs
Perform Quality Control
Report on team and project performance
Monitor and control risks
Attend to all administration and reporting relating to procurement
Project Close-out:
Close Project or phase
Ensure that all relevant documentation and reports have been disseminated
Close procurements
Off-board project team members and complete close-out
Please Note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.
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