Senior Project Manager

Main duties and responsibilities include

Meet with service line heads and other business owners to clarify specific requirements of each project

Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to complete the project

Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time

Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project

Follow standard processes as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Organise regular status and review meetings as necessary, including generating and distributing meeting minutes

Synthesise and analyze data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and reports

Gather resources, identify potential constraints based on activities and timeframes, and define solutions to manage any constraints

Design a risk management plan to minimize foreseeable disruptions to the project

Manage relevant budgets to ensure compliance with processes such as RFP generation and PO generation

Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation, including managing contracts

Manager a portfolio and resources to ensure stakeholder engagement through project plans, schedules, project tracking, budget and resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis

Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project, challenges, resolutions, and alterations

Conduct project reviews, including creating detailed reports for executive staff and identifying areas for future improvement

Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met

Optimise and improve processes, identify growth opportunities, and initiate new projectsRequirements

Bachelors degree in project management, information systems, or a related technical field

Minimum 5-6 years of relevant work experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plusRequirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated expertise in managing IT and business transformation projects through all phases of a project life cycle

Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Expertise with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project)

Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience

Ability to solve problems by systematically analyzing issues, drawing logical conclusions, and recommending practical solutions

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage the workload of multiple projects