Project Manager

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Job Purpose:

Main Accountabilities/Measured On:

As responsible for the timely delivery of quality code on budget, on scope, according to agreed project standards and best practice, he is measured on:

o Budget actuals

o Coverage Of requirements

o Project time table

o Findings of architectural standard compliance reviews

o Defect rates in various test phases

o Post implementation project review

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Plan, execute, and control the project to ensure the timely delivery of quality code on budget, on scope, according to agreed project standards and best practice.

Ensure the technical solution supports the business case requirements

Lead and manage the project team(s) - internal and/or external resources - in order to meet project objectives and deliverables are achieved

Agree the project's work packages, request resources to carry out the work package creation per project requirements.

Manage the project by stage as defined by the PMO process and standards.

Manage all risks and issues associated with the project escalating where required to assure project delivery

Manage all changes in scope of the project per the PMO process, escalating to the project steering board when requirement changes have an impact on agreed delivery time and budget

Identify and recommend vendors for the development and maintenance of responsible solution area

Validate the vendor KPIs and SLAs are clearly defined in the contracts before going to procurement

Manage the vendor(s) to make certain they are performing to contractual agreements

Ensure the measurement of benefit KPI´s as part of the project closure and hands over the reporting responsibility and schedule to Portfolio Management.

Implement quality improvement guidelines/plans relating to project management processes.

Guarantee all work is compliant with internal and external audit requirements

Management Responsibilities & Decision Power:

Exercises authority to spend the agreed project budget on creation of agreed work packages

Exercises delegated management authority over the extended project team

Personal Attributes:

The ability to foster motivation within the project team to meet tight deadlines

Have a strong impact and influence key decision makers

Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to understand complex information and assess requirements

A flexible, methodical and structured approach to projects

The ability to work within budget limits

Excellent time management skills

A structured and logical approach; able to handle multiple tasks, think and plan ahead and build in contingencies.

Ability to work independently and with multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to build pro-active, co-operative working relationships with customers, peers and key stakeholders based on respect and team work

Ability to act under strong pressure and to manage crisis situations efficiently

Professional & Leadership Experience:

Minimum 3-5years of experience in project management

Strong communicator able to express complex ideas in simple language and presentation skills at a Senior Management or Board Level

Proven track record and experience of successful management of cross-cultural teams

Experience with supplier management and negotiation

Experience in project accounting / financial control

Recognized achievement in delivering to a strategic agenda

Education & Training:

University degree preferably in a business or technical subject or any comparable education

PMI / Prince2 (or similar industry standard project management qualification desirable)

Good knowledge of ITIL Service Management processes

Minimum Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel

Strong skills in the (local) languages appropriate to the project.

Solid business English

Any additional language within their respective region is a plus

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