Junior IT Project Manager

Job Context

To ensure all required projects and strategic initiatives within scope are planned, resources, scheduled and managed correctly to ensure that timelines are met within budget and that the projected benefits are achieved.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Understand the scope of what needs to be delivered and translate these into project plans and schedules
• Plan and control project schedules, with relevant stream leads, business analysts and delivery partners
• Control project quality with relevant people
• Allocate and control stream leads, business analysts and their deliverables.  This includes the delivery partners
• Control project scope with steering committee and stakeholders
• Manage project risks
• Manage change brought about by the project implementations
• Ensure that proper governance structures are in place and followed
• Manage project communication and reporting
• Find ways to improve the delivery of projects and strategic initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Relevant Degree or
• Project Management of BA Qualification
• Life Insurance Industry experience would be beneficial
• Minimum 3 years experience in a project management role
• Systems Development Life cycle
• Multi-Functional Stakeholder Management and engagement experience

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good people skills
• Great business writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Knowledge of system development life cycle  methodologies.