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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