To manage major and/or strategic projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality.
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Administration or related
- Project Management Professional Qualification (CAPM/PMP)
Experience:
5-7 years: Significant experience required in the end-to end management of large-scale strategic projects through the leadership and coordination of a project team.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Directing People
- Managing Tasks
- Meeting Timescales
- Producing Output
- Team Working
Technical Competencies:
- Project Definition
- Project Maintenance
- Project Planning
- Project Reporting
- Project Resourcing
Key Impact Areas:
- Conduct pre-analysis of project scope, including deliverables and timelines to determine feasibility and the potential impact of overall strategic objectives to ensure suitable amendments can be made upfront.
- Develop project dashboards and reports that provide accurate information regarding the ongoing progress, risks and impact of the project to enable timely decision-making.
- Drive the development of the projects change plan and the planning and implementation mechanisms for communication, training, stakeholder engagement and monitoring of change impacts to ensure solutions are effectively implemented and therefore meet the required organisational benefits.
- Engage regularly with project sponsors and senior project stakeholders to advise them on project scope, approach and progress to ensure they remain committed to the projects direction and have the opportunity to provide the necessary advice or guidance.
- Identify the most appropriate project resources, coordinate and monitor their utilisation including business resources, external consultants, contractors and other vendor resources to ensure the effective execution of project deliverables against agreed standards and timelines.