Project Manager - DBN

In brief

**Overview** This role at First Technology is for a Project Manager based in Durban (DBN) who will manage multiple projects from their initiation through to closure, operating under the supervision and guidance of the Project Management Office (PMO). The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of project execution, including resource acquisition, coordinating team efforts, defining project objectives, and overseeing quality control throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires a background in project implementation, software documentation, client liaison, and providing project support across various business units. **What you will do** * Manage all phases of projects, including initiation, planning, execution, implementation, and post-implementation activities. * Develop work plans, project schedules, estimates, and resource plans in collaboration with all project stakeholders. * Document and keep track of all projects, requiring administration of own projects. * Manage project scope and risks, investigating and making recommendations on issues that challenge scope boundaries. * Monitor and report on project progress, highlighting critical issues for management, and coordinating the development, discussion, and approval of corrective action and/or contingency plans as necessary. * Manage stakeholder relations to ensure that project delivery expectations are specified and agreed. * Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed the project sponsor's specified expectations. * Plan and implement change management processes, including activities such as training, communication, and documentation. * Provide clear direction and motivation to the project team. * Run daily, weekly, and monthly meetings / stand-ups. * Represent the work in progress at Project Steering level. * Guide and coach the team to follow Agile practices. * Guide and coach the team to be self-organised. * Create visibility of the progress on the work streams in terms of monthly reporting to stakeholders. * Meet with clients as required, either onsite or online. * Create and maintain an IT Support Risk Register. * Perform Process Engineering. * Provide updates to key stakeholders. * Attend key meetings with summarised meeting minutes, actions, and active tracking. * Create RACI reports. * Identify weaknesses and put together recommendations. * Ensure New/current Business Engagement Expectations are managed between Customer and Service Provider so that a seamless transition is achieved. * Manage and track internal tasks within the Support Team, both revenue generating and non-revenue generating. * Create, Edit, and improve repeatable process tasks within the Team so that Customer Experience requirements are met. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Extensive knowledge of project management processes and systems development methods. * Knowledge of project planning techniques and automated project planning tools required. * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple work streams simultaneously. * Expert in time estimations and planning. * Able to work efficiently with minimal direction. * Background includes project implementation, software documentation, client liaison and project support function across multiple business units. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Project Manager with a background in project implementation, software documentation, client liaison, and providing project support across multiple business units. They should possess extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, and automated project planning tools. This individual must be capable of effectively managing multiple work streams simultaneously, demonstrate expertise in time estimations and planning, and be able to work efficiently with minimal direction. The role requires someone who can provide clear direction and motivation to a team, guide and coach them in Agile practices, and foster self-organisation. They should also be skilled in managing stakeholder relations, reporting progress, and implementing change management processes. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/project-manager-dbn-first-technology Source: myjobmag

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• Project management
• Agile / Scrum

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