Talent.com
Project Manager
Project ManagerDecision Inc • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Project Manager

Project Manager

Decision Inc • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Decision Inc. is currently looking for a Project Manager to join the Decision Inc. PMO team.

Who are we?

Decision Inc. is a management and technology consulting organization. The Companys foundation is built in technology; however what makes us unique is our understanding of how to unleash the potential locked in our clients business and their people. We help companies to run better, grow faster and change what they do.

We represent the following leading global technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies : SAP, QlikView, Microsoft, Alteryx and Adaptive Insights.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibility

  • Fully accountable for the planning, overseeing, and leading Decision Inc. projects
  • Fully accountable for the result of the assigned project or programme and is the key driver that holds the project together.
  • Delivery success is directly related to satisfying the customer therefore, customer involvement is essential to ensure that the right solution is built.
  • Responsible for using best practice PMO methodologies in the set-up, execution and completion of Decision Inc. projects and programmes, aligned to the Decision Inc. PMO standards and the different stakeholder / client needs.
  • Required to interact and build value-adding relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including across different Decision Inc. Business Units.
  • Manage more than one project at the same time, within the maximum possible allocation.
  • Responsible for adhering to, driving, and maintaining of the Decision Inc.
  • Ensuring correct initiation and set-up of projects, through working closely with the Engagement Lead and Sales Team, as well as relevant Decision Inc. Business Units.
  • Securing relevant project team for the delivery.
  • Creation and maintaining of a detailed Project Plan in MS Project (including budget and baselines).
  • Creation and sign off of the Project Charter.
  • Coordinating and driving the delivery of projects in line with the agreed budget, scope, cost, and quality parameters.
  • Management of the assigned project team to ensure delivery according to the agreed project Charter and plan, including timeous escalation of issues to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Initiation and driving of all relevant project meetings, including but not limited to daily or weekly project stand-ups, client status meeting, internal or client facing Project Boards, Steering Committees, and Executive Committees.
  • Creation, execution and management of the project budget, associated project and billing milestones and monthly invoicing instructions (cost and revenue).
  • Preparing, maintaining, and submitting clear and concise weekly and monthly reports, aligned to Decision Inc. PMO governance.
  • Creating and maintaining all relevant project governance documentation on the agreed platforms.

Who Do You Need to Be?

  • Relevant Bachelors Degree e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems
  • At least 5+ years of experience in project management
  • Experience in running multiple projects
  • PMP certification (preferred)
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Advanced in MS Project
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the emphasis on relationship building, understanding business requirements, and management of business expectations
  • Effective planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven
  • Eagerness and willingness to learn a positive attitude is everything
  • Create a job alert for this search

    Project Manager • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa