Senior Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Randburg, South Africa SPECD (Pty) Ltd Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER to join a leading multinational media and entertainment group, where they will oversee key projects and drive success.

JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:
 

Job Title:                                 Senior Project Manager
Duration:                                 9 Months Contract
Work Location:                       Randburg, Johannesburg


JOB PURPOSE:
 
As a Senior Project Manager your primary responsibility is to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within our dynamic and innovative environment.
 
You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional collaboration, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Your role involves ensuring the seamless delivery of projects that contribute to the growth and success by providing leadership in project management methodologies, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of entertainment delivery, contributing to the mission to use the power of entertainment to enrich lives.


KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1.  Project Management:
  • Develop project charters to establish clear project objectives and scope.
  • Coordinate and lead weekly project meetings to facilitate communication and progress tracking.
  • Update and disseminate comprehensive weekly project progress reports, including meeting minutes and action logs.
  • Monitor project deliverables and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Manage project risks and issues, implementing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
  • Maintain meticulous control over scope changes, ensuring the business case is updated and obtaining necessary customer signoffs.
  • Chair various project/programme meetings, preparing essential documents such as minutes and reports for SteerCo, Weekly Status & Stakeholder meetings, and Daily Stand-ups.
  • Direct and motivate project/programme teams to ensure the successful delivery of project scope within established time, cost, and quality parameters.
  • Regularly update project plans to reflect evolving project requirements and timelines.
  • Escalate issues to project sponsors, technical leads, and other relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Update, submit, and manage change registers and change controls to track modifications to the project scope.
  • Manage overall project scope, schedules, deliverables, communications, and risks while ensuring compliance with quality standards and adherence to relevant methodologies and templates.
  • Monitor key interdependencies and complexities, communicating them effectively across the business.
  • Oversee the registration, administration, and execution of projects in alignment with company objectives.
  • Provide comprehensive project documentation for all projects, ensuring transparency and accessibility of information.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the Project Management Methodology, project standards, and business strategy, meeting the specified business requirements.
  • Provide necessary support to the Programme Manager and Head of PMO as required.

2.  Financial Management, Monitoring and Reporting     (Where necessary as not all Projects carry budget):
  • Take ownership of and maintain the project budget, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Develop comprehensive financial plans and forecasts to guide project budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Optimize costs to ensure that project delivery remains within the defined budgetary constraints.
  • Manage procurement processes, including obtaining quotes, placing orders for required equipment/services, and ensuring timely payment of invoices for projects.
  • Facilitate the monitoring and budget reporting across various projects to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
  • Manage comprehensive reporting initiatives across projects, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of financial information.
  • Provide financial oversight and contribute to budget planning for VE (Value Engineering) projects.
  • Monitor and manage expenditure, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and address any instances where budgets and expenditures exceed agreed-upon tolerances across projects/programmes.
  • Contribute to the definition and implementation of effective financial controls and decision-making processes.
  • Analyse actual expenditure, explain variances, and provide advice on available budget options.
  • Assist in the definition and operation of effective financial control and decision-making mechanisms.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
 

1.  Qualifications:
  • A Post graduate Degree in Business Management, Project Management, or Information Technology.
  • Project Management qualifications (Required).
  • Agile Certification/Qualifications (Advantageous).
 
2.  Experience:
  • A minimum of 8 -10 years project management.
  • Broadcast industry experience.
  • Knowledge of the OTT/VOD/SVOD environment.
  • Advanced understanding of systems design and solution architecture.

3.  Technical Competencies:
  • Project Management methodology (PMBOK/Prince2/Agile).
  • Budget Development & Management.
  • Planning and scheduling (MS Projects or similar).
  • Risk and Issue assessment and management.
  • Industry trends.
  • Business Acumen. 
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge. 
  • Information Technology concepts.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Communication Strategies.
  • Governance and Controls.

4.  Behavioral Competencies:
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A strong team player.
  • Relationship Building.
  • Conflict Resolution.
  • Decision Making.
  • Critical Appraisal.
  • Holistic Thinking.
  • Persuading & Influence.
  • Coaching.

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION:
  • Negotiable depending on Qualifications and Experience.

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