Technical Project Manager

Who are we?
Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam. What will you do?
The Project Manager is accountable for the delivery of multiple projects, or single large/ complex projects with mínimal supervision from the of the Project Delivery / Client Portfolio Manager. What will make you successful in this role?
Project Delivery
Project Pre-initiation & Initiation
Ensures that the project charter / project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the business case (where applicable) and understood and where appropriate assists in the development of the benefits realisation plan (ito execution of Benefits Realisation Plan).
Gains agreement on decision making roles for the project and ensures these are communicated and engaged with. Adheres to PMO governance processes.
Identifies and agrees the project stakeholders and stakeholder’s groupings. Develops and ensures the execution of the communication plans during initiation and throughout the project.

Project planning
Facilitates the identification, maintenance, and updates of the scope for the project - what must be delivered to achieve the project/business outcomes.
Defines, structures and costs the work that must be completed to deliver the project.
Ensures risks are identified and factored into cost and schedules. Manages the project interdependencies and resource demand management.
Defines, structures and costs the work that must be completed to deliver the project.
Identifies the need for internal/external services. Manages selection and engagement of service.
Adopts and adapts the project standards and approach to be used in consultation with the PMO.
Adopts and adapts the quality plans to meet the requirements of the project.
Reviews and supports the development of business requirements to ensure they are aligned with strategic outcomes.
Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilisation

Project execution
Ensures status is communicated appropriately to stakeholders. Works with team and stakeholder to identify and execute changes in scope and corrective actions as required. Compile and maintain SLA evidence for projects.
Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget, Dependency and Stakeholder management.
Monitors and communicates key project indicators - risks, issues, and scope changes.
Collates and assess status information. Identifies variances and corrective actions required.
Identifies operational impacts (people, processes, and systems) and works with the business to ensure that changes in practices are feasible and can be implemented effectively.
Identifies ongoing support needs and ensure these are engaged and in place.
Supports the business in identifying the benefits realisation 'journey' - how benefits will be realized and what measures should be in place.
Liaises with the technical teams to understand and agree work-around for technical issues as they arise.
Plans and executes user testing in consultation with business and technical teams.
Align with CAB processes.

Project Closure
Facilitates lessons learned and project closure process.
Supports the business in identifying the benefits realisation 'journey' - how benefits will be realised and what measures should be in place. Qualification
Relevant IT or Project Management qualification
Experience and Knowledge
5 years of experience in managing medium to large complexity programs reporting into CIO’s or Executive Heads
Experience in managing infrastructure projects or infrastructure on Business projects in a multi-Client and multi-vendor environment
Experience in Business Case Development and estimations

**Project Management Knowledge w.r.t.**:
Principles of Project Management
Project Management methodologies
Project Life Cycle
Project Management Tools
Project Planning and Control techniques Knowledge and Skills Project Planning Service standards and business requirements Project Management Tools Reporting and Administration Quality, compliance and accreditation Personal Attributes Directs work - Contributing through others Manages complexity - Contributing through others Plans and aligns - Contributing through others Optimises work processes - Contributing through others Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office -