IT Project Manager, Durban

Project Management degree or equivalent with a moderate level of related experience Additional preference for experience in Merch Planning applications/systems like RPAS and JDA. Preference is for experience in Retail Demonstrated moderate level project management experience preferably in a multinational professional services environmentDemonstrated understanding of the project life cycle Demonstrated competency in project change management Proven experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: Ability to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clientsExcellent client-centricity skills and ability to work at client sites Ability to manage customer satisfaction, commitment, and expectations to high service levels and manage escalations adequately Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent team-building skills and ability to work in high-pressure environmentsAbility to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously Good business acumen and commercial skills Passionate, strong initiative, self-driven with a commitment to succeed Good influencing ability whilst taking a collaborative approach Decisive with good attention to detail ability Ability to promote project services to both internal stakeholders and external clientsCompetent in project change management Responsibilities: Lead and direct concurrent standard or complex projects and in the case of programme management, ensure the management of multiple related projects directed towards a common objective Engage with stakeholders to deliver projects from original concept through final implementationEnsure that the project/programme delivers an as-sold solution, remains within the baselined budget and is delivered on time whilst maintaining quality criteria and client satisfaction Manage the delivery of the project/programme, including rigorous scope control and change management Ensure client satisfaction and manage escalations, acting as a single point of contact to the clientDocumentation and management of risks and issues Ensuring clear and concise communications to all stakeholders Provide pre-sales support by working with sales teams to scope and cost a project or programme solution which includes the completion of a proposal. This may include Client presentations of delivery approach as part of a tender process.Identification of opportunities and influence the sale by conducting a business conversation with the client positioning company consulting and technical services offerings Coordinate activities of the project teams through task delegation, resource assignment and programme management

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