Senior Project Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform seeks an experienced Project Manager in South Africa to manage key IT and business transformation projects. The role includes leading cross-functional teams, monitoring project progress, preparing financial reports, and ensuring project outcomes align with business objectives. Ideal candidates should have proven project management experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing IT and business transformation projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to monitor project progress and address challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage key information technology and business transformation projects.
• Lead planning sessions and monitor project progress.
• Prepare financial forecasts and reports for stakeholders.

Job description

Description :

The Project Manager manages key information technology and business transformation projects. The Project Manager will introduce new or enhanced applications and/or systems into the firm’s work processes to optimize operations and will execute plans for improved business functions through technological advances.

Responsibilities include identifying, building, leading, and managing cross-functional project teams to achieve the desired project outcomes. The Project Manager will work with the Business owner to ensure project output aligns with overall business objectives. She/he will manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to closure.

Main duties and responsibilities include :

1. Meet with service line heads and other business owners to clarify specific requirements of each project
2. Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline necessary resources
3. Monitor project progress, address issues that may arise, and ensure deliverables are completed on time
4. Use appropriate tracking tools to coordinate project elements
5. Follow standard processes as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
6. Organize regular status and review meetings, including generating and distributing minutes
7. Synthesize and analyze data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and reports
8. Gather resources, identify potential constraints, and define solutions to manage them
9. Design a risk management plan to minimize disruptions
10. Manage budgets to ensure compliance with processes such as RFP and PO generation

Oversee all project documentation, including contract management.

Manage a portfolio of resources to ensure stakeholder engagement through project plans, schedules, tracking, budgets, resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis.

Report regularly to management and stakeholders on project progress, challenges, resolutions, and changes.

Conduct project reviews, create detailed reports for executive staff, and identify areas for future improvement.

Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met.

Optimize and improve processes, identify growth opportunities, and initiate new projects.

Policies and Procedures :

Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

Complete all documents required by firm policies and procedures.

Other :

Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as reasonably expected to achieve the objectives of the Shared Services team.