Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

To work as a liaison among stakeholders, using a set of tasks and techniques, to plan, execute monitor, control, and close projects.

To assume accountability for the entire project scope, project team, resources, and the success or failure of the project.

To partner to enable the planning, coordination, and execution of projects within the organisation and delivery against the business strategy.

To work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, project resources/managers and other enablement stakeholders to ensure project objectives are understood, scoped, planned, and outlined in a structure project format to enable the meeting of delivery timelines and within budget.

To assist and drive in managing project resources, tracking progress, and providing administrative support to facilitate smooth project operations.
- Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Assist with the development and roll-out of strategy and business plans.
- Prepare for and facilitate workshops to develop strategy tactics for execution of the strategy and the development of new/evolving strategies.
- Include the gathering of relevant local and international research on the functional area e.g. competitor analysis, sector research, etc.
- Cut to the core of a vast volume of information and prioritize what is relevant to understanding specific issues and trends in the broader environment; know who to contact for specific information.
- Providing decision support through data gathering, information analysing and presenting considerations to relevant stakeholders.
- Follow a predetermined project approach to progress through the relevant project phases, for example, initiation, analysis, design, build, etc.
- Engage with project team members in brainstorming solutions to stumbling blocks on projects and make recommendations to ensure alignment to minimum standards.
- Coordinate project activities and resources, including scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior team members and other stakeholders.
- Support risk management activities by identifying potential issues and assisting in the development of mitigation strategies.
- Conduct project research and gather relevant data to support decision-making processes.
- Provide support and facilitating business case development and planning for new and ongoing projects.
- Utilise project management software and tools to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project initiatives.
- Assist in the presentation of project status reports, presentations, and other communications materials.
- Coordinate with team members and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration on project tasks.
- Provide administrative support, including managing project files, documentation, and correspondence.
- Help to ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures in all project activities.
- Support the implementation of project management best practices and process improvements.
- Assist in the resolution of project issues and conflicts by facilitating communication and negotiation among stakeholders.
- Assist in the tracking and management of project budgets and expenditures.
- Support quality assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and requirements.
- Undertake continuous training and knowledge upgrade in order to help provide fast, accurate and proactive service.- #Post
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Job Details

17/07/25


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