Junior Project Manager at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

What will you do?

• Responsible for leading variable-sized projects with variable complexities (or managing specific tasks within a larger project) as specified by the business requirements for Group Human Capital. 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

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant IT or Project Management qualification
• 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

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