About IQbusinessIQbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa. At IQbusiness, we are problem-solvers who never accept that something cannot be done. We think beyond IT and technology and apply creative approaches to help our customers solve and overcome their business challenges.About You and the Skills We Are Looking ForYou are available immediately and are a strong and well-skilled Project Manager who is experienced across various financial services environments. You understand People, Process and Technology and you have the ability to make informed decisions and lead projects from idea inception all the way through to activation and launch. You are open to a contracting opportunity.Experience and Skills6 years' solid Project Management experience on financial services projects3 or more years' experience managing multiple teams across multiple projects advantageousAdvanced budget management and stakeholder management skillsEffective communication skillsExposure to Agile and alternative delivery methodologiesExposure to Business and Process AnalysisHybrid way of work (Client, IQbusiness, Home)Key Responsibilities and/or Output Areas Include, but Are Not Limited ToProgram InitiationIdentify stakeholdersConsult broadly with clients (executives and delivery teams) and other stakeholdersAnalyse business valueIdentify delivery cadencesProgram planningIdentify and plan teams (project and shared resource teams) and teams' capacityPlan procurementEstimate costs and determine budgetIdentify functional and non-function dependenciesIdentify program risksPerform qualitative and quantitative risk analysisIdentify program metricsDevelop program guidanceProgram Management and ExecutionOrganisation and coordination of teams across the programBuild relationships across project teams and shared resource teamsBuild relationships with key stakeholdersCommunicate program guidance and establish support teamPrioritisation and coordination of workBalance prioritiesAttend to administration and reporting relating to procurementSchedule and manage releasesNegotiate and manage dependenciesManage program financesMonitor and control risksCoordinate and monitor schedulesMonitor and manage teams' health and performanceMonitor and measure projects' performanceReport on projects' performance and overall program metricsProgram Close-outClose program or phaseEnsure that all relevant documentation and reports have been disseminatedClose procurement arrangementsOff-board program team members and complete close-outEducationMatricQualification in Project / Program ManagementDegree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, Business Science or Engineering would be advantageousCertified PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified in SAFe, Certified SAFe Release Train EngineerPlease 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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