ITS Project Manager

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa KPMG-SouthAfrica Full time
Job title/position: ITS Project manager

Number of positions: 1

Function and Business Unit: Infrastructure - ITS

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

To credibly engage with business owners of projects to help define projects, requirements, and scope; to understand business requirements, map these to existing tools, standards, architecture and craft appropriate solutions; to then project manage the plan/design/develop phases of the project according to KPMG's project management methodology; to engage with ITS and with vendors on the necessary aspects of all projects; and to provide reporting and visibility of project related activities within their responsibility.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in prioritisation of portfolio for all IT projects to ensure business and IT value, and to manage risk

• Manage projects and programs to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and meet functional requirements and quality standards, while adhering to KPMG information security standards

• Lead projects from justification and initiation through to deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, risk management/mitigation and project plans

• To coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments

• Draw up and obtain approval of all required project documentation

• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing regular contact on project status and changes

• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels when needed - escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans

• Work on multiple projects within the ITS project portfolio simultaneously

• Manage vendors on projects, including the processes to contract and onboard the relevant service provider

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Project management skills

• Previous success in delivering software and infrastructure projects

• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines

• Proven success working with and communicating at all levels of management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Has a strong preference for applying project governance

• Good organisational skills to ensure effective planning and prioritisation

• Good understanding of both business process as well as technology, and is able to map and translate between these domains

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks and best practices, as well as project management tools

• Ability to draw up detailed project schedules and all required project documentation

Personal attributes:

• Excellent client focus

• Ability to deal with conflict

• Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity

• Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations

• Ability to multi-task

• The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity

• The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines

• Ability to manage resources

• Team player who is self-aware

• Strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common sense approach to problem solving

• Sound decision making ability

• Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment

• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality

• Technology savvy

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Professional certification - including PMP/PRINCE II/PRAXIS/AgilePM

• 5-8 year's project management experience

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