Senior IT Project Manager x 2 (SD background) - 12 month contract - Hybrid-Cape TownHR Genie • Cape Town, South Africa
Senior IT Project Manager x 2 (SD background) - 12 month contract - Hybrid-Cape Town
HR Genie • Cape Town, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job descriptionProven experience in the below technologies Prior exposure insurance / financial services Strong Agile delivery background Develop project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budget. Lead project teams to execute plans effectively, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget. Monitor and report on project progress, identifying risks and taking corrective actions as needed. Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and third-party vendors. Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives. Allocate resources effectively to ensure project tasks are completed efficiently. Coordinate with department managers to assign appropriate team members to project tasks. Manage resource conflicts and resolve any issues that may arise during project execution. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact. Proactively manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring for new risks and adjusting plans as necessary. Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations. Implement quality assurance processes and procedures to validate project outcomes. Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivate team members to achieve project goals and overcome challenges. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members as needed. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimize project management processes. Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects. IT Degree or Diploma Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another recognized project management certification Minimum 10 years of experience in the IT industry, with at least 5 years focused on software development. Demonstrate experience and sound knowledge of the system development lifecycle processes and methods from business concept to deployment stages. Experience working in the Financial Services or Insurance industry is a significant advantage. Sound experience working with stakeholders at different levels across organisations / divisions; both on-shore and off-shore, face-to-face and remote. Demonstrate experience in applying industry-standard project management methodologies and processes. Working in an Agile environment, with knowledge of the Scrum method strongly preferred. Experience in using JIRA, and Confluence. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Well-honed MS Office skills. Agile and Scrum Method and Tool experience (JIRA, JIRA Portfolio and Confluence suggested). Facilitation skills Influencing Interpersonal skills Stakeholder management Financial and business acumen. Foster and support the Agile approach. Demonstrate a growth mindset in support of the Agile values and company culture : Trust, Respect, Collaborative, Self-organisation, Adapt, Transparent, Courage, Focus, Openness, Servan
A great career opportunity exists within our clients Technology Services division for an experienced Senior Project Manager (Information Technology) . We are looking for 2 Resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Software Development, followed by a successful transition into project management. The role will ideally be Cape Town based.
These 2 Project Managers will lead these initiatives
- AWS Cloud Migration
- Telephony System Replacement & Multi-Factor Authentication Implementation
Preferred Candidate Profile :
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE :
Project Planning and Execution :
Stakeholder Management :
Resource Management :
Risk Management :
Quality Assurance :
Budget Management :
Team Leadership :
Continuous Improvement :
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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