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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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