Senior Project Manager - Generalist - Contract - Hybrid
Rosebank
R 500 - 570 per hour
Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team in Rosebank (hybrid working , upto 3 days onsite in Rosebank) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.
The role of Client Project Manager is to develop and direct the planning / strategic planning of multiple projects related to client implementation. They oversee the coordination and management of employees and resources required to successfully complete client implementation projects, from initiation to completion within budget and on time, using either a waterfall or agile methodology.
Key role and responsibilities:
Manage project initiation by developing and ensuring the project charter approval, identify and engage stakeholders.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, reports, and meeting minutes. Ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the PMO Toolset as well as project folders.
Identifying, managing, and communicating changes (risks, issues, actions and decisions) that may affect the project
Able to problem solve and conflict manage situations that may arise on the project
Managing project team members by delegating tasks and setting expectations for performance
Monitoring resource allocation, timelines, and other key metrics to ensure project milestones are met
Facilitating meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective communication about projects
Monitoring and controlling work input and scope to ensure that all projects remain on track and in control
Ensuring the projects and activities are executed in the most efficient and agile way based on agreed company methodologies, tools, and processes
Planning and managing program stakeholders, scope, activities, conflict resolution, and approach in and across a highly matrixed global organization through direct interaction and communication, regular status reports and personally managing escalations, when necessary
Report on financial progress on the project, control variances and ensure approvals
Following the change methodology, participate, facilitate, drive the deliverables and manage feedback with the senior leadership on the project to ensure successful adoption.
Change Management
Apply a structured methodology (ADKAR, PROSCII) and lead change management activities
Leverage a change management methodology, process and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative.
Support communication efforts
Enable the design, development, delivery and management of key communications.
Assess the change impact and stakeholder analysis
Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.
Support training efforts
Provide input, document requirements, and support the design and delivery of training programs.
Knowledge, skills and attributes:
Proficiency in project management methodology, tools, and templates (includes project planning, schedule development, scope management and cost management)
Formidable team working skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual
teams
Instrumental in the use of IT methodologies, processes, and standards for project management
PMP or similar project management certification is a must have
Proficient in MS project and\other scheduling tools
Experienced in delivery that includes the use of external supplier and offshore resources
Excellent communication skills and presenting to senior leadership up to Director and C-Suite
More than 5yrs experience in project governance and working with a PMO environment
Experience in participating or driving change management as part of the project
Communicating with Senior stakeholders (Steercoms, Status reporting, Weekly meetings)