Portfolio Analyst

RMG Recruitment; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive concern in Kariega is looking for a Portfolio Analyst to drive market information and trend analysis. Responsibilities include leading cross-divisional teams, ensuring project success, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate should have a three-year qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Formal project management training and leadership experience are also required. This role is crucial for decision-making regarding local product range and market needs.

Qualifications

• 3 Years Leadership experience required.
• Formal training in Project Management necessary.
• Successful completion of the LDQ expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control a cross-divisional team for project evaluations.
• Prepare and monitor internal resources for project execution.
• Report project progress to management regularly.

Skills

Strong Analytical skills

Good communication skills

MS Office presentation preparation

Initiative and engagement

Education

3 Year Qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Automotive concern is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to be responsible for driving, obtaining and updating market information, trend analysis, industry requirements, customer and future-oriented requirements of the product range, cross divisional project inputs and industry and regional requirements to assist decision-making of relevant products for the region in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, organise and control a cross-divisional team for successful project evaluations and sign-offs
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
• Conduct project feasibility studies for local manufacture with a view to longer-term full-scale production.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress on assigned projects.
• Develop project timing and adherence during the project phase.
• Ascertain resource and capacity requirements from all divisions.
• Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalates progress of projects to management as and when needed.
• Perform risk management processes to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for top management decisions
• Consistently update management on project developments / deliverables.

Requirements

• 3 Year Qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering
• 3 Years Leadership experience
• Formal training in Project Management
• Successful completion of the LDQ
• Desktop and practical research experience
• Team / task leadership experience
• Scenario planning or evaluation
• Proven track record of Project Management
• Business case preparation and analysis
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong presentation preparation (MS Office) with the ability to produce well-structured presentations
• Display excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills with respect to project reporting, problem escalation and resolution
• Initiative and engagement