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. Qualifications Essential: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. Knowledge Essential:+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. Skills Essential:ICT background particularly in transformation and development projects with a strong business focus.SDLC knowledge.Agile Job objectives Project 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 plan Project 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 project Project 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 outputs Competencies Essential:Deciding and Initiating ActionPersuading and InfluencingDelivering Results and Meeting Stakeholder ExpectationsRelating and NetworkingLeading and SupervisingPresenting and Communicating InformationPersonal Time ManagementIntegrity Desirable:Adapting and responding to changeCoping with pressure and setbacks Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.