Position Summary: We're hiring a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team. This role involves leading and delivering IT projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule. The Project Manager plays a vital role in ensuring successful project implementation, managing resources, and coordinating with key stakeholders. If you have a strong background in IT project management, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successful project delivery, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Role Objectives and Deliverables:
1. Lead project planning and implementation, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
2. Develop comprehensive project plans, including tasks, resource requirements, and timelines.
3. Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to the project budget.
4. Track project progress and deliverables using appropriate tools, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
5. Identify and manage project risks, conducting risk assessment workshops, and implementing mitigation strategies.
6. Manage key suppliers and work packages, including contract finalization, progress oversight, and issue resolution.
7. Collaborate with site-based project team leads, ensuring effective communication and coordination of activities.
8. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety policies and procedures.
9. Administer project documentation, financial tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
10. Monitor and measure project benefits, aligning deliverables with expected outcomes.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
11. Tertiary qualifications in IT or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
12. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
13. Proficiency in MS Office.
14. SAP skills in project management/financial or equivalent.
15. Demonstrated success in delivering IT projects.
16. Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience.
17. Experience working in a similar environment with outsourced providers.
18. Ability to influence outcomes and lead multiple project delivery leads.
19. Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
20. Industry project certification, such as PRINCE2 or PMBOK.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
21. Recognized qualifications in Project Management from a professional body or institution PMI).
22. 3+ years of project management experience in the Manufacturing sector.
23. Program management experience in a medium to large company.
Key Competencies:
24. Strategic thinking and decision-making.
25. Customer-centric approach.
26. Performance-driven mindset.
27. Innovation and change leadership.
28. Strong organizational and accountability skills.
29. Motivational and enabling leadership style.
30. Commitment to self and team development.
31. Influencing and networking abilities.
32. Strong adherence to company values, including diversity and safety.