IT Project Manager at Workforce Group

Summary:
Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget using established project management methodologies and standards; while meeting or exceeding business and IT expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies and confirm results with business units to facilitate decision making
• Support the portfolio management decision process through the creation of project charters, scope documents, risk assessments and budgets
• Lead efforts around work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports
• Identify and anticipate risks and issues.  Facilitate resolution, mitigation, and appropriate escalation
• Assist with management of project risk and change management
• Assess inter-project dependencies and gauge the financial impact and risk of the project
• Support the definition of project quality standards and they are adhered to during project execution and delivery
• Provide performance feedback for project team members.
• Measure and report of value achieved and business benefits realized through projects
• Coordinate project communication between the technology and business communities
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports

Requirements:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a business /IT related discipline
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage
• 4+ years of programme management experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• Proven experience in coordinating all aspects of a project involving multiple IT disciplines
• Experience of managing and delivering multiple projects to quality, time and budget
• Proficient knowledge of project management best practices and standards (PMP, PRINCEII etc.)
• Proficient knowledge of Project Planning and Management
• Working knowledge of sourcing strategies
• Sound strategic planning capabilities
• Good supplier negotiation skills
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders
• Sound conflict management skills
• Sound administrative and managerial ability
• Good prioritisation skills
• Customer-centricity
• Creative, results-oriented and analytical with strong problem-solving capability
• Sound leadership and influencing ability
• Coaching