Senior Supply Chain Project Manager - (Contract)

PurposeThe management of projects to meet identified business or IT needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality.QualificationsEssential:Computer Science or Information Systems Degree/ Diploma.Qualification in Project Management – PMP or Prince2 Certified.ExperienceEssential:5+ Years as Project Manager.Retail Industry experience.Logistics/Supply chain experience.Desirable:3-5 years SAP experience.KnowledgeEssential:+5 years Strong experience in Projects and Project deliverables.+5 years detailed practical knowledge of project management and agile methodologies, tools and techniques with in-depth knowledge of at least one methodology (retail/business focused)+5 years good knowledge of the Retail business environment.SkillsEssential:ICT background particularly in transformation and development projects with a strong business focus.SDLC knowledge.AgileJob objectivesProject initiation and planning:Develop project charterDevelop a project scope management plan for projectsDevelop the schedule for the projectsDevelop the budgets for projectsDevelop a quality management plan for the projectDevelop a communication management plan for the projectDevelop a risk management plan for the projectDocument all management plans in a Project Management PlanGain formal approval for project planProject execution, monitoring, and control (Delivery):Communication and stakeholder managementScope and configuration managementHuman Resource Management:Recruit, select and contract qualified human resources to work on the project as appropriateTime management:Communicate on a weekly/monthly basis with key stakeholders to ensure project outlines are adhered toCost management:Monitor and approve all budgeted project expendituresQuality Management:Ensure projects adhere to quality standards of outputRisk Management:Manage short-term and long-term risk indicators of the projectProject close out:Conduct project closurePeople and relationship management:Ensure proper Stakeholder managementEnsure Internal customer satisfaction is achieved by effective management and timely completion of project milestones and outputsCompetenciesEssential:Deciding and Initiating ActionPersuading and InfluencingDelivering Results and Meeting Stakeholder ExpectationsRelating and NetworkingLeading and SupervisingPresenting and Communicating InformationPersonal Time ManagementIntegrityDesirable:Adapting and responding to changeCoping with pressure and setbacksKindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.