Project Manager (IT), Randburg

Our Client in Bryanston is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. This is in the Information Technology Industry. Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to with copy of ID, qualifications and latest payslip.

Project Management

Map contracts and statements of work to project management plans incorporating project approach, communication and risk management strategies

Creates and executes Project work Plans (Project Charter) and Project Schedule

Manages day‑to‑day operational aspects of a project and scope

Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards

Minimizes our exposure and risk on project

Define inherent project risks and map out mitigation plans with appropriate communication to company and client executive management

Effectively raise and manage Change Requests as per the governance set out in the Statement of Work. Revises Project Schedule as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures

Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client

Ensure the Project File is up to date with all the relevant project contracts, artifacts, Milestone signoff, invoices, expenses etc

Financial&Commercial awareness

Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner

Manages project budget

Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project

Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization

Understands our pricing model and billing procedures

Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization

Follows up with clients when necessary regarding unpaid invoices

Ensure OpenAir is setup according to internal rules and best practice. These include tasks, booking grid to be updated weekly, ensure new team members get access to OpenAir, reporting etc. Verify OA data quality, timesheets and project financial overview weekly

Staff Management

Managing projects, using Local, Global and 3rd party resources, to ensure the successful implementation of the business solution

Co‑ordinate long and short term resource requirements for the duration of the project

Pro‑actively monitor visa expiry dates for resources with work permits

Responsible for management of team including but not limited to ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and provides constructive feedback about employee's performance for KPI reviews&ratings

Plan&manage resource leave schedules a Quarter in advance and provide feedback to management. Ensure customer planned leave schedule is known to you in order to prevent any impact on your critical path on the project schedule, especially for Fixed Price contracts

Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures

Customer Management

Manages day‑to‑day client interaction

Sets and manages client expectations

Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties

Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships

Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives

Conduct and coordinate Customer Satisfaction Survey report and Customer Case studies and prepare and submit comprehensive reports on all aspects of improvement based on feedback from the customer

Business Development&Contract Management

Identifies business development and "add‑on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project

Participate in proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments

Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions

Assist&participate in any legal discussions which include, but are not limited to contract initiation to signoff of the relevant legal documentation related to the project, could be a Master Framework Agreement and/or Statement of Work or any other legal contract between Software AG and the customer

Assist in preparation of contracts and other related documents between Software AG and any other 3rd party vendors (for example Change Management vendor, vendor for codelivery) involved in the project

ESSENTIAL SKILLS Innovator Development

Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels

Helps team execute career development plans

Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us

Communication

Facilitates team and client meetings effectively

Holds regular status meetings with project team

Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news

Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors

Delivers engaging, informative, well‑organized presentations

Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion

Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Communicate project status both internal and externally at all levels from technical to executive via a weekly Project Status Report

Prepare monthly Steerco pack and facilitate the Steerco meeting

Responsible for all project administration for example minutes of meetings, steerco minutes, keeping project file up to date etc

Teamwork

Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions

Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential

Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner

Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members

Mitigates team conflict and communication problems

Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office

Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company

Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals

Leadership

Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor

Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests

Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence

Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change

Manages the process of innovative change effectively

Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Essential

PRINCE 2 or PMI Certification

Experience of Government and/or Financial Projects

Degree of Equivalent

SOA / Integration

BPM experience

Java/XML/Component Based Systems

Web Technologies&Deployment

Technical Understanding

Independent management of large and/or risky national and/or international projects, primarily in the BPM and SOA environment

5-8 years' experience as Project Manager in large IT projects and organizations

Ideally, proven knowledge of various project implementation methodologies like agile development

Experience delivering a project on behalf of a consulting or vendor organization is a plus

Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements

EE candidate from public sector

R600 - R800 p/h

4 year contract to possibly become perm

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