Intermediate Business Project Manager - (Contract)

Pm Connection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Intermediate Business Project Manager to oversee projects from initiation to completion. This pivotal role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with executive stakeholders effectively. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading projects while ensuring they meet budget and timeline constraints. Your leadership will drive project success, and your experience in business process improvement will be invaluable. If you are an independent worker with a proactive attitude, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a track record of delivering projects on time.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks and quality control.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Waterfall

Time Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Business Project Manager with strong interpersonal skills who is comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders. In this role, you will oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and meet the specific needs of the organisation. Your leadership and organisational skills will be crucial in driving projects that contribute to the company's overall success. You must be experienced in a servicing environment and delivering business process improvement projects would be beneficial, and Financial Services experience is a plus. The client needs an independent worker with a can-do attitude, willing to buckle down and get the job done.

About the Role :

As a Project Manager, you will be the driving force behind our project initiatives. You will plan, organise and lead projects, ensuring that they align with our strategic goals. Your role involves managing risks, quality control and effective communication to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines and budgets. Identify and allocate the necessary resources for project execution.
• Organising: Formulate project teams and distribute tasks and responsibilities, ensuring clarity and alignment among team members.
• Leading: Provide strong direction and leadership to the project team, fostering motivation and inspiring team members to meet project objectives.
• Monitoring and Controlling: Track project progress, identify and resolve issues, and manage changes to scope, timeline and budget. Regularly report on project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication channels between the project team and stakeholders, managing expectations and keeping all parties informed of progress and any arising issues.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage project risks. Develop contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and are delivered on schedule.
• Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct thorough project evaluations and assessments to identify lessons learned and best practices. Apply these insights to future projects for continuous improvement.

Requirements :

• Business Project Manager with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders.
• Experience in servicing environment and delivering business process improvement projects.
• Financial Services Industry experience.
• An independent worker with a can-do attitude.
• Relevant degree with a qualification in Project Management.
• Proven experience in project management, with a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project and Jira.