Senior Project Manager - IT Shared Services

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for IT Shared Services to oversee projects. This remote position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 8 years of IT management experience, including 5+ in project management. Strong leadership skills and knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry are preferred. Candidates will manage project plans, schedules and ensure adherence to frameworks.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in IT management, including 5+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of Computer Systems Validation (CSV) process is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience in Pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Identification and managing of Project dependencies and Critical Path.
• Ensure that all key stakeholders stay informed and are considered when required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Organizational design

General project management understanding

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager - IT Shared Services

About the job Senior Project Manager - IT Shared Services

Contract position (remote)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• At least 8 years of experience in IT management, including 5+ years of project management experience
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead teams to achieve project objectives
• .RICEFWs ( Reports, Interfaces, Conversions , Enhancements, Forms , Workflows)
• Interdependency to existing Projects
• Multiple BUs across different locations globally, Multiple languages
• Capability : Organizational design , SLA Definition, Target Operating Model
• General project management understanding and experience (PMP / PRINCE2
• certification is a plus)
• Project administration knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of Computer Systems Validation (CSV) process is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in Pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Additional beneficial knowledge:

• COBIT frameworks
• Quality ISO9001 / GAMP
• Shared Services Models

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Identification and managing of Project dependencies and Critical Path
• Scheduling regular meetings and recording decisions (e.g. assigned tasks and next steps)
• Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and address potential issues
• Act as the point of contact for all participants
• Organizing, attending, and participating in stakeholder meetings
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for the project
• Document project risks and issues and follow-up on feedback and solutions
• Ensure that all key stakeholders stay informed and are considered when required, e.g., GDT OpCo, Quality Manager and the ServiceNow Owner
• Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.
• Create a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective
• Build out Statement of Work for projects with the relevant subject matter experts
• Updating the Project Management Tracking and Monitoring Tools, where required