Senior IT Project Manager x 2 (SD background) - 12 month contract - Hybrid-Cape Town

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  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
A great career opportunity exists within our clients Technology Services division for an experienced Senior Project Manager (Information Technology). We are looking for 2 Resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Software Development, followed by a successful transition into project management. The role will ideally be Cape Town based.These 2 Project Managers will lead these initiatives * AWS Cloud Migration
  • Telephony System Replacement & Multi-Factor Authentication Implementation
Preferred Candidate Profile:
  • Proven experience in the below technologies
  • Prior exposure insurance/financial services
  • Strong Agile delivery background
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:Project Planning and Execution:
  • Develop project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budget.
  • Lead project teams to execute plans effectively, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying risks and taking corrective actions as needed.
Stakeholder Management:
  • Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and third-party vendors.
  • Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Resource Management:
  • Allocate resources effectively to ensure project tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Coordinate with department managers to assign appropriate team members to project tasks.
  • Manage resource conflicts and resolve any issues that may arise during project execution.
Risk Management:
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
  • Proactively manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring for new risks and adjusting plans as necessary.
Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.
  • Implement quality assurance processes and procedures to validate project outcomes.
Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Team Leadership:
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Motivate team members to achieve project goals and overcome challenges.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members as needed.
Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimize project management processes.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • IT Degree or Diploma
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another recognized project management certification
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the IT industry, with at least 5 years focused on software development.
  • Demonstrate experience and sound knowledge of the system development lifecycle processes and methods from business concept to deployment stages.
  • Experience working in the Financial Services or Insurance industry is a significant advantage.
  • Sound experience working with stakeholders at different levels across organisations/divisions; both on-shore and off-shore, face-to-face and remote.
  • Demonstrate experience in applying industry-standard project management methodologies and processes. Working in an Agile environment, with knowledge of the Scrum method strongly preferred.
  • Experience in using JIRA, and Confluence.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Well-honed MS Office skills.
  • Agile and Scrum Method and Tool experience (JIRA, JIRA Portfolio and Confluence suggested).
  • Facilitation skills
  • Influencing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Financial and business acumen.
  • Foster and support the Agile approach.
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset in support of the Agile values and company culture: Trust, Respect, Collaborative, Self-organisation, Adapt, Transparent, Courage, Focus, Openness, Servan

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