Senior Project Manager

Pep; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a client-led proof of concept project. This role requires a dynamic individual who excels in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to project governance, making impactful decisions that drive project success. If you have a passion for managing complex projects and fostering team cohesion, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful project planning, tracking, and delivery.
• Proactively managing project risks, issues, and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Budget Management

Education

Project Management Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) - Proof of Concept project

The SPM will be responsible for managing a client-led proof of concept of the Curo to-be operating environment. This includes engaging and coordinating with the client-appointed Project Manager.

The role involves coordination, management, risk mitigation, and proactive communication (both verbal and written) with all stakeholders, including the project board. The SPM will also work closely with project managers from vendor solutions involved in the project.

Specific duties

1. Accountable for successful project planning, tracking, and delivery.
2. Facilitating the end-to-end project management process.
3. Coordinating cross-functional and third-party project resources.
4. Managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and impacts, and implementing appropriate control measures. Proactively resolving project issues as they arise, considering the project's context and constraints.
5. Ensuring adherence to the project management methodology and governance structures.
6. Providing project management artifacts in accordance with the established methodology.
7. Collaborating with Business Analysts, IT, and testing teams to ensure accurate project delivery.
8. Overseeing and managing governance processes and forums as required by the project.
9. Owning the Project Governance Framework.
10. Managing project plans.
11. Chairing project steering committees and working groups as needed.
12. Leading the project team to ensure consistent delivery, managing interpersonal relationships, and fostering team cohesion.
13. Proactively managing the project budget, acting as the first point of escalation for any non-budgeted expenses, and ensuring budget overruns are addressed.