Johannesburg: IT Project Manager (12-months)

Key responsibilities: Defining Project Scope: Clearly outlining the project’s objectives, deliverables, and boundaries. Creating Project Plans : Developing comprehensive plans that include timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets. Identifying Risks: Proactively identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies. Establishing Communication Plans: Ensuring clear communication channels and reporting structures. Leading and Motivating Teams: Providing direction, guidance, and support to the project team. Managing Resources: Allocating and managing resources (human, financial, material) effectively. Monitoring Progress: Tracking project progress against the plan, identifying deviations, and taking corrective actions. Managing Changes: Handling changes to scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring they are properly documented and approved. Ensuring Quality: Ensuring all project deliverables meet the required quality standards. Regular Reporting: Providing regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues. Managing Expectations : Effectively managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring their needs are met. Facilitating Communication: Maintaining open and transparent communication channels within the project team and with stakeholders. Project Completion : Ensuring all project deliverables are completed and accepted. Evaluation and Lessons Learned: Conducting a thorough project evaluation and documenting lessons learned for future projects. Minimum Technical Skills and Qualifications: Minimum 3-year post matric tertiary qualification (Degree/Diploma) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 / PMBOK / Post-graduate Project Management certification) Post-graduate, PMP and/or Agile certification would be an added advantage. Management, organisational and people skills Strong leadership skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Assertive and confident Strong Stakeholder Relationship Management Working knowledge of MS Project Essential Skills required: Management, organisational and people skills Strong leadership skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Assertive and confident Strong Stakeholder Relationship Management Working knowledge of MS Project.