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GautengSouth Africa
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job description - Project Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Initiation:

  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resources, budget, and deliverables with direction from Senior IT Manager and in coordination with other Project Manager
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams to ensure optimal performance and collaboration.
  • Delegate tasks, set clear expectations, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

  • Oversee project progress, tracking key milestones, risks, issues, and resource utilization.
  • Address any deviations from the project plan promptly and take corrective actions as needed.

Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks and develop risk management strategies to mitigate them effectively with Senior IT Manager and Project Manager.
  • Implement risk response plans and continuously monitor and evaluate risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Communication:

  • Establish and maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and provide project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports and issue resolutions.

Quality Assurance:

  • Define and enforce quality standards for project deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and organizational guidelines.
  • Conduct regular quality reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement.

Resource Management:

  • Manage project resources efficiently, ensuring that tasks are allocated appropriately and team members have the necessary tools and information to perform their roles.
  • Optimize resource allocation and utilization to meet project requirements.

Change Management:

  • Implement effective change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of project changes and updates by team members and stakeholders.
  • Anticipate and address potential resistance to change within the project environment.

Budget and Cost Control:

  • Monitor project expenditures, compare actual costs to budget, and ensure financial objectives are met with direction from Senior IT Manager
  • Implement cost-saving measures and strategies to maximize the project's return on investment.

Closure and Evaluation:

  • Ensure successful project delivery, obtain necessary approvals, and formally close projects.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations, gather feedback, and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

?Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in project management with a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience with Oracle - JD Edwards Enterprise One is advantageous

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 
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