Overview
Senior Project Manager Jobs in Durban, South Africa at PEP
Role purpose
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) – Proof of Concept project.
The SPM will be required to manage a client-led proof of concept of the Curo to-be operating environment. The SPM will need to engage and coordinate with the client appointed PM.
The project will require coordination, management, risk mitigation, and pro-active communication (verbal and written) to all stakeholders including the project board. The role will also be required to work closely with project managers from vendor solutions involved in the project.
Specific duties
Accountable for successful project planning, tracking and delivery
Facilitating the end-to-end project management process
Coordinating cross-functional and third party project resources
Managing projects risks, issues, dependencies and impacts to ensure appropriate control measures are provided and implemented. Pro-actively assisting with the resolution of project issues as they adapt their approach to the context and constraints of the project,
Ensuring adherence to the project management methodology and governance structures
Providing project management artefacts in accordance with the project management methodology
Working closely with the BA’s, IT and testing team to ensure that projects are delivered accurately
Oversight and management of Governance processes and forums as required by the Project
Ownership of the Project Governance Framework
Management of Project Plans
Chairing of Project Steering committees and Working Groups as might be required
Leadership: manage and motivate the project team to ensure consistent delivery. Manage inter-personal relationships and ensure cohesion within the project team.
Cost management: pro-actively manage the project budget. Act as first point of escalation for any non-budgeted spend. Pro-actively manage the budget to ensure any overruns are recouped.
Title: Senior Project Manager
Company: PEP
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Management
