About the position
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
IT / FINANCE
Qualifications & Experience
- IT Degree or Diploma
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years' experience in IT, with at least 5 years in software development
- Solid knowledge of the system development lifecycle from concept to deployment
- Experience in Financial Services or Insurance is advantageous
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders at multiple levels, both on-shore and off-shore
- Hands-on experience applying industry-standard project management methodologies
- Agile experience, ideally with Scrum; familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budgets
- Lead project teams to deliver objectives on time and within budget
- Monitor progress and implement corrective actions when necessary
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and vendors
- Communicate project updates, risks, and issues clearly and timely
- Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals
- Coordinate with department managers to assign team members to tasks
- Resolve resource conflicts during project execution
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
- Implement quality assurance processes for validation of outcomes
- Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Lead and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative environment
- Motivate team members to achieve project goals and overcome challenges
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices
- Conduct post-project reviews and apply lessons learned to future projects
Competency
- Drives results and client-focused
- Collaborates effectively; flexible and adaptable
- Builds relationships and networks
- Applies technical expertise effectively
- Strong project oversight, planning, tracking, reporting, and portfolio management
- Organizational savvy and decision quality
- Ability to manage complexity and plan strategically
- Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
- Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in project management software tools
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Facilitation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Financial and business acumen
- Understanding of IT architecture to inform planning and recommendations
- Growth mindset aligned with Agile values: trust, respect, collaboration, self-organization, transparency, courage, focus, openness, and servant leadership
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
Desired Skills:
- Managing Project Budgets
- Project Management
- MS Office
