Senior Project Manager

Work Mosadi Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Project/Programme Manager to lead project teams through the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, execution, and reporting on project status, ensuring delivery meets business goals. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a relevant degree and experience in large transformational programs.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of project / program management techniques and methods.
• Excellent planning, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive and deliver results through others.

Responsibilities

• Drive end to end delivery of the Salesforce project.
• Mobilise and lead a project team.
• Regularly report on project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project / Program management techniques

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA

Project management or Agile courses

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Powerpoint

JIRA / Confluence

Job description

The project / programme manager is responsible for leading the project team through the project life cycle by planning, budgeting, scheduling and tracking a project plan.

They primarily drive the delivery of the project through a comprehensive project plan which thoroughly explains how the project will be executed and includes a budget, timeline, schedule, roles and responsibilities among other things.

The Project manager is the person responsible for aligning with different teams to ensure the project goals are met and that the project is successful.Roles and ResponsibilitiesDrive end to end delivery of the Salesforce project through robust project planning, project execution and reporting; to ensure delivery of high quality capability in line with business goals and objectives, within renegotiated delivery timelines.Mobilise and lead a project team comprising architects, UX designers, business analysts, developers, testers, change managers, process analysts, scrum masters.Actively monitor and work with key stakeholders and team members to manage budgets, time frames, and project status to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budgetTake accountability for setting up programme governance structures, steering committees and executive communications to ensure the right decision-making structures / processes are in place; and are effective.Planning and Delivery ManagementDevelop and maintain a project plan that is sound and thoroughly explains how the project will be delivered.

Defines and tracks tasks that are to be delivered by the various project team members Ensures optimal allocation and use of resources on the project Coordinate the multiple interdependencies in pursuit of achieving the desired business goals by providing leadership, influence and direction.Stakeholder ManagementKeep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reporting of progress towards achievement of program goals.

Regularly reports on the status of the project to key stakeholders.

Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.

Build and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts, and ensuring follow-through.Risk ManagementEffectively manage delivery risk in large complex cross-functional team environment Actively manage an up to date CRAIDs log and ensure mitigation and resolution plans are in place and are escalated through the right channels.

Regularly monitor, track and provide stakeholders with status on the risk managementReportingDevelop comprehensive project reports for various stakeholder forums including Project Meetings, Steerco meetings.

Weekly and Monthly reporting on the status of the project and any key dependencies and risks

Requirements and Skills

• Thorough understanding of project / program management techniques and methods
• Thorough knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Excellent planning, organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to drive and deliver results through others.
• Ability to be a team player and can "roll your sleeves up" when you need to, and also are able to lead and influence product and feature conversations with all involved parties
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• JIRA / Confluence

Education

• Bachelors degree and / or relevant professional experience / MBA preferred or equivalent experience
• Project management or Agile courses preferable
• Large transformational programme experience is a must
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft products, including MS Excel and MS Project.