About the job Project Manager (Fixed-Term)Post graduate qualification in Project Management (PMP) or related disciplineMinimum of 4-6 years of project management experience required, with at least 3 years using Lean/Agile methodologiesKnowledge MS Project and advanced MS Office skillsProven track of record managing multiple projects simultaneouslyResponsibilities:Project GovernanceMitigate the risk blockers related to product deliveriesEnsure project governance processes and decisions are applied consistentlyProvide input to budgeting process per project portfolioWork closely with Head: PMO, Technology, Business Units and other stakeholders to facilitate delivery and remove impedimentsProvide input into streamlining, adapting and standardizing new processes and artifacts across SA DistributionDrive high quality of all deliverables across complete life cycleCoordinate and facilitate project audits as neededPerform risk assessments to develop response strategiesMonitor the performance of project team members, providing and documenting performance feedbackProcess ManagementManage a well-defined project management process and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Project and Process Management Support the process of business model rethinking by analyzing processes, practices, and procedures using prescribed methodologiesBuild competency with Project teams and Operations teams in developing project metricsProvide leadership with meaningful performance metrics and status reports utilizing dashboards and other toolsIdentify risks proactively, drive timely mitigation, and escalate to management appropriatelyWork with Business Analysis Team to document various business processes with flowcharts, manuals and other documentation outlining current practicesProject Planning and ManagementManage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scopeDefine project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of valueSupporting stakeholders in planning sprint iterationsDevelop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffingMonitor or track project milestones and deliverablesConfer with project personnel to identify and resolve problemsSubmit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standardsPrepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsAssign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnelDirect or coordinate activities of project personnelStakeholder EngagementEstablish and execute a project communication planSchedule and facilitate meetings related to projectsInitiate, review, or approve modifications to project plansMonitor the performance of project team members, providing and documenting performance feedbackNegotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materialsIdentify need for initial or supplemental project resourcesIdentify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs
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