Senior Project Manager

Hollard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex API and integration projects. This role requires extensive experience in IT project management and the ability to lead diverse teams while ensuring project delivery aligns with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading API and integration projects.
• Strong technical acumen and exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to navigate complexities associated with integrating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering large API and integration solutions.
• Conduct project planning, manage project schedules and budgets.
• Establish and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project Management

API Integration

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Insure, IT area. We are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager

Role Purpose :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a proven track record in successfully leading API and integration projects within complex environments, specifically for short term insurance products. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical acumen, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to navigate intricacies associated with integrating systems and managing diverse stakeholders.

1. Lead a team of API and Integration specialists in delivering large and complex API and integration solutions.

2. Be able to run multiple squads / feature teams to ensure parallel delivery of multiple MVPs.

3. Ensure the teams can demonstrate business value with every iterative deployment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Understand the scope of what needs to be delivered and translate these into project plans and schedules
• Conduct / Facilitate Project Planning sessions with project teams
• Develop Project Management Plans, Charters, Progress & Status Reports
• Manage and control the Project Risk and Issue Register
• Plan and control project schedules (plans) in line with timelines and target dates.
• Control project quality during and beyond project delivery and execution
• Manage, lead, allocate and control project teams and their deliverables (including external delivery partners)
• Conduct Project Weekly meetings and / or Stand-ups with all project team members
• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organisation including Senior and Executive Management
• Control project scope and manage scope change requests and conduct Project Closeout sessions
• Monitor, control and report on Project Budget and Expenditure
• Ensure compliance to the Project Management Governance Framework and supporting processes
• Accurate and regular reporting on assigned projects (Steercom and Exco Reports)

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