Rfx 4901081-3 - Senior Project Manager Services X2

**Objective of this Scope of Work**
The main purpose of this position is to manage several projects for the Currency Management Department by leading, planning, organising and controlling project activities and resources in accordance with the approved project management framework and methodologies to deliver the project scope and objectives and provide dedicated project related services to business according to specification, on time and within budget.

**Scope of Services Definition**
**The scope will include but will not be limited to**:
Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure (WBS) in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach.
Produce comprehensive project management plans that include scope, quality, risks, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration, governance and communication, and confirm that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained.
Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are produced, approved and maintained timeously, including close-out documents.
Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes, and ensure that the project plans are managed and approved.
Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal.
Establish and effectively manage programme and project governance through setting standards and measuring compliance by means of engaging with a multi-disciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, and clearly define roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project governance.
Direct and coordinate the activities of project resources to ensure the project progresses according to the approved schedule and produce the expected deliverables within budget and according to specifications and quality standards.

**Minimum qualification required**:
A bachelor’s degree in commerce or an equivalent qualification (at NQF7 level);
A project management qualification;
Solid knowledge of the project management discipline; and
Five to eight years’ cash industry and project/programme management experience.
The following will be an added advantage:
Project management certification, such as PMP certification or PMI-approved certificate.
**Experience in the delivery of**:
ICT projects;
Construction projects; and/or
Operational projects.

**Competencies**:
The ability to work in teams, manage people, resolve conflict and work under pressure;
proficiency in English (both verbal and written);
excellent communication and presentation skills ( Written and Verbal)
computer literacy, especially in the Microsoft Office products and MS Project
stakeholder management skills, including on an executive level;
industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
quality assurance knowledge and skill;
continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill;
project management knowledge and skill;
project planning knowledge and skill; and
project legislation and governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skill.
**Additional requirements include**:
Facilitation;
Promoting teamwork;
Planning and organisational skills;
Conceptual thinking;
Effective communication;
Drive for results;
Service and stakeholder focus;
Judgement and decision-making skills;
Impact and influence;
Analytical and problem-solving skills;
Resilience; and
Managing complexity and ambiguity.

**Key deliverables**:
End-to-end project management of a number of projects, providing dedicated project related services to business, contributing to the achievement of the Department’s objectives.