Project Manager

Purpose: Responsible for managing allocated Insure IT projects in line with the PMO Governance Framework, ensuring projects are delivered using a best-practice approach within agreed scope, time, cost and quality — while enhancing the company's image through effective customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• PMO Management & Technical Expertise Manage/execute projects per PMO strategy and process framework
• Secure stakeholder understanding and buy-in
• Support the PMO Head in meeting departmental targets
• Manage project submission/approval administration and maintain a pipeline of approved projects
• Work with BIOs, IT Ops, IT Quality, and delivery teams to build evaluation systems at project level
• Ensure compliance with Project Management Methodology and Governance processes
• Manage interdependencies with other project/programme managers
• Project Delivery Create detailed project/implementation plans Document and agree requirements Attend Project Board/Steering Committee meetings Participate in reviews, approvals, and gating processes Ensure appropriate testing (system, regression, UAT) with stakeholder sign-off
• Reporting & Consolidation Submit project performance data for internal reporting Provide monthly/quarterly consolidated reports Report on budget vs. actual, governance matters, risks, progress, resourcing, and benefits Maintain project plans, minutes, and status reports Schedule regular feedback sessions
• Relationship Management Build and maintain stakeholder relationships Resolve conflicts with project teams/stakeholders
• Risk, Governance & QA Ensure risk management aligns with risk registers and controls Maintain audit-standard documentation Record, monitor, and proactively manage risks/issues/dependencies
• Financials & Benefits Realisation Monitor budgets against project plans with Hollard Insure teams Track benefits realisation vs. targets Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learnt exercises
• People & Customer Service Own career growth/development Maintain high service standards; treat all customers fairly (TCF)

Requirements:

• Matric Formal PM qualification (Prince2, IPMA, PMP, or PMI-ACP)
• B Comm – Information (or equivalent)
• 5–8 years' experience in mature PMO/business management/business consulting
• Insurance experience a bonus (FAIS, Short Term Insurance knowledge)
• Proven track record using PM tools (e.g. JIRA)

#J-18808-Ljbffr