Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Western Cape, City of Cape Town, Cape Town

Job Type:

Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Insurance

Secondary Industry:

Financial Services

Salary:

ZAR0 - ZAR0

Job Duties:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of two medium-sized and one small project, from initiation to completion
• Highly proficient in Project & Agile Management principles, methods, techniques and tools
• Drive out the execution of the projects;
• Engage with all business and IT stakeholders including IT Exco, Cluster managers, operational managers and vendor delivery teams to ensure that all needs are considered;
• Manage all aspects of the projects including governance, scope, delivery, communication, change management, quality assurance, training, budgets, reporting and acquisition;
• Expedite delivery within the group structures and across the various role-players;
• Strong management and communication around project risks and the mitigation of those risks;
• Strong management around project issues and the resolution of those issues;

Minimum requirements:

• At least five years in a similar role within complex enterprise environments;
• Experience in managing projects in the SDLC and able to exhibit an advanced understanding of software delivery project approach;
• Solid knowledge of project planning and budgeting on complex projects;
• Ability to develop detailed project plans, based on a work breakdown structure, that provides the ability to manage critical path;
• Advanced competency using Microsoft Project;
• Agile/SCRUM Master Certification
• Degree/Diploma with Project Management (Preferred) 
• PMP/CAPM and/or Prince2 Certification (Preferred)

Competencies:

Competencies

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (English);
• Ability to work with people at all levels across the business and manage out-sourced resources;
• Ability to negotiate outsourced delivery with vendors;
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint);
• Professional qualification and/or project management certification would be advantageous;
• Understanding of Agile software delivery processes would be advantageous; 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Understanding of insurance and banking industry practises
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong problem-solving skills

Working Conditions:

This role will require working in an office environment, with occasional travel to meet with clients or project stakeholders.

Contact information

Yandiswa D