Cape Town City Centre: Junior Project Manager – (CONTRACT)

Responsible for leading variable-sized projects with variable complexities (or managing specific tasks within a larger project) as specified by the business requirements for the Group. The project management responsibilities may stretch across both Business and IT domains. Output/Core Tasks Define & manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology, governance & standards Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget & Dependency management Effective prioritisation process of scope items across project scope based on Available capacity, Budget availability and Expected business benefit realisation Effective progress and finance tracking and feedback Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilisation Accountable for procurement process, vendor contracting & delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements Effective utilisation of project management forums for reporting, escalation & decision-making (Project-, Steercom- & Investment committee meetings) Apply formal Change Management process (scope, budget, timeline) when required Stakeholder management – establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU Support & Maintenance Qualifications: Grade 12 Relevant IT or Project Management qualification Experience: 3 years of experience in managing IT projects Applicable experience in managing outsourced projects in a multi-vendor environment Solid experience in SAAS solution implementation and the importance of authentication and authorisation of users Solid experience in IT and Architecture governance Relevant experience in managing projects in Financial Services Knowledge: Project Management Knowledge w.r.t.: Principles of Project Management Project Management methodologies Project Life Cycle Project Management Tools Project Planning and Control techniques Good understanding of SDLC /DEVSECOPS processes Resource Management Financial Management Quotation Development Sound understanding of the RFP/RFI process Contract & Vendor Management JIRA, MS Lists, PPO Basic knowledge about IT security having been exposed to projects that have a security impact Basic knowledge and awareness of the POPI legislation and the impact thereof on projects Basic knowledge of relevant business areas as described above Competencies: Confidence Self-starter Ability to work independently Good communication and networking skills Stakeholder engagement skills Planning and organisational skills Innovative thinking Delivery focused Teamwork Ability to work on multiple tasks in a complex Business and IT landscape Having the ability to translate IT terminology into Business terms Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.