INTERMEDIATE PROJECT MANAGER

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

A great career opportunity exists within our Technology Services (TS) division for an experienced Intermediate Project Manager (Information Technology). The ideal candidate will have a background in software development and/or technology, with experience in project management. The role will ideally be Cape Town based.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budget.
  
• Coordinate project teams to execute plans effectively, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
  
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying risks and taking corrective actions as needed.
  

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and third-party vendors.
  
• Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
  
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  

Resource Management:

• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project tasks are completed efficiently.
  
• Coordinate with department managers to assign appropriate team members to project tasks.
  
• Assist with managing resource conflicts and resolve any issues that may arise during project execution.
  

Risk Management:

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
  
• Proactively manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring for new risks and adjusting plans as necessary.
  

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.
  
• Implement quality assurance processes and procedures to validate project outcomes.
  

Budget Management:

• Assist with developing and managing project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget.
  
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  

Team Leadership:

• Provide guidance and support to project team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Motivate team members to achieve project goals and overcome challenges.
  
• Provide feedback to team members as needed.
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimize project management processes.
  
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• IT Degree or Diploma
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another recognized project management certification would be advantageous.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the IT industry, with at least 2–3 years focused on project management and/or software development.
  
• Demonstrate experience and sound knowledge of the system development lifecycle processes and methods from business concept to deployment stages.
  
• Experience working in the Financial Services or Insurance industry is a significant advantage.
  
• Sound experience working with stakeholders at different levels across organisations/divisions; both on-shore and off-shore, face-to-face and remote.
  
• Demonstrate experience in applying industry-standard project management methodologies and processes. Working in an Agile environment, with knowledge of the Scrum method strongly preferred.
  
• Experience in using JIRA, and Confluence.
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Well-honed MS Office skills.
  
• Agile and Scrum Method and Tool experience (JIRA, JIRA Portfolio and Confluence suggested).
  
• Facilitation skills
  
• Influencing
  
• Interpersonal skills
  
• Stakeholder management
  
• Financial and business acumen.
  
• Foster and support the Agile approach.
  
• Demonstrate a growth mindset in support of Agile values, including Trust, Respect, Collaboration, Self-organisation, Adaptability, Transparency, Courage, Focus, Openness and Servant Leadership.
  
• Understands architectural considerations in order to effectively factor them into planning, decisions and recommendations and effectively communicate.
  
• Ability to identify project implications based on an understanding of systems, processes and business.
  

COMPETENCIES

• Drives results
  
• Client Focus
  
• Collaborates
  
• Flexible and adaptable
  
• Relating and networking.
  
• Applying expertise and technology
  
• Project Oversight, Planning, Project Management Tools, Project Tracking and Reporting, Project Portfolio Management
  
• Organisational Savvy
  
• Decision Quality
  
• Plan and Aligns
  
• Manages complexity.