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Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager

Job Location

Johannesburg

Practice Group/Department

Information Technology

Role

Business Services

Job Title

Senior IT Project Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Description

IT Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead projects and programs that will interpret and implement management and operational policies, and affect IT and business operations to a substantial degree. Assignments will span all levels of duration, budget, complexity, and risk.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage multiple, concurrent assigned projects and/or programs, owning primary accountability for project delivery at all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure
• Assemble and build trusted relationships with sponsors, the project team, and other key stakeholders
• Establish consensus regarding scope and requirements
• Define the project plan and schedule and monitor for/manage key dependencies, resource conflicts, risks, and issues
• Lead IT and business change management activities as related to design reviews, change request approvals, and training and communication plans
• Supervise project team member and vendor partner performance to ensure quality and timeliness
• Respond to inquiries in a timely manner and follow up proactively regarding pending tasks and decisions
• Plan, lead and document meetings
• Prepare and present executive-level project briefings regarding recommended solutions and strategic direction
• Maintain electronic project files and collaboration sites
• Lead product/service due diligence research and evaluations
• Ensure required non-disclosure, security assessments, and contractual agreements are executed and filed
• Convey US requirements for global initiatives and ensure global requirements are considered for US initiatives, where applicable
• Develop and manage budgets and expenses for assigned projects/programs
• Contribute to the further development and maturity of the project delivery framework templates, processes, and tools

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Five or more years of IT project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required, including Microsoft Project and SharePoint
• Intermediate to advanced skills with audio/video/content collaboration tools
• Advanced project planning and problem solving is required
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have strong attention to detail and superior customer service skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Must demonstrate consistent professionalism and discretion while interacting with all levels of the organization
• Flexibility in schedule to work or take calls and meetings outside of regular business hours for global projects
• Regional or international travel may be required as defined by the needs of the project or department

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