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  • Posted: Dec 12, 2019
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    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a be...
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    IT Program or Project Manager

    With guidance from partners, directors and senior managers, you'll work on projects and programmes for Ernst & Young locally and globally in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Botswana and Cape Town as an IT Program or Project Manager. We are looking for business and technology consultants with deep experience and a passion for leading the delivery of client focused engagements, to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Delivery Management team.

    The ideal candidate will support to plan, manage and co-ordinate a program of singular to multiple IT related projects and achieve goals and objectives as set for successful delivery and implementation. This includes any and all testing that may be required, if required. To ensure the project is delivered within the agreed budget. Effective management and coordination of resources on a project. Implement quality systems and metrics for managing the projects effectively and measuring the projects success. Documentation preparation & creation of all project documentation. Work with other project teams in the business to coordinate all project / task efforts. Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary Managing & Identifying risk within the various projects. Take care of Supplier management and ensure supplier requirements are met on the various projects. Acts as main point of contact

    In line with Ernst & Young's commitment to quality, you'll consistently drive programmes and projects to completion and confirm that work is of a high quality. Your role in leading teams - or parts of teams - on engagements will depend on the size of engagement. When working on engagements, you'll report to higher levels of management, who will expect you to anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

    Accommodation to be supplied by EY and Economy class flights back to South Africa every 6 weeks if travel overseas outside South Africa is required.

    Technical skills requirements

    • Prince 2 qualification or equivalent
    • Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ working experience
    • Minimum 6 years' managing IT programmes and/or projects using SDLC/PRINCE2 or equivalent methodologies;
    • Demonstrated track record with a large consulting organization
    • Strong academic record including a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems or equivalent engineering degree.
    • The following is advantageous;
    • Knowledge and experience in agile methodology would be an added advantage
    • Competence in at least one of the following programming/scripting languages: Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, PHP, .NET or equivalent.
    • Competence in at least one of the following Databases: No-SQL and SQL (and others)
    • Exposure to Big Data environment
    • Exposure to PaaS/IaaS platforms such as Pivotal, Heroku, AWS, Azure or equivalent is advantageous  
    • Knowledge of IT System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
    • Knowledge of Project Management tools: e.g. Microsoft Project, Project Portfolio Office
    • General knowledge about information systems, applications and infrastructure

    Duties may include;

    • Ensure all project execution is being performed to quality standards in compliance with design specifications, drawings, budget and schedule.
    • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved staff and contractors.
    • Also contribute to contracts, change orders, material and services, purchase orders for approval.
    • Assess and where appropriate make recommendations on contractor requests for extension of time, claims for additional payment, and contractual disputes.
    • Build and update project schedules. Responsible for ensuring completion of activities. according to schedule. Expedite and co-ordinate any delayed or potentially delayed activities.
    • Maintain regular estimates of the cost-to-completion and time-to-completion for each task.
    • Co-ordinate and optimize the arrangement of daily activities tasked to the feasibility team or project execution crews and external subcontractors to minimize lost productivity time.
    • Assist with preparing request for proposals for tender of services and statement of work documents.
    • Certify invoices submitted by suppliers and contractors and recommend for payment.
    • Perform inspections at completion of each project phase, and sign-off on quality of workmanship along with crew leaders and external subcontractors.
    • Determine and recommend labour force, materials, and equipment requirements.
    • Co-ordinate, administer and lead weekly progress meetings with Client/general manager, site engineer, crew leaders and subcontractors.
    • Complete computer-based weekly and/or daily reports, project log and documentation files.
    • Recommend measures to enhance improvement or efficiency opportunities that may arise.
    • Identify risk and opportunity in all aspects of project management and implement mitigation measures where risks are appreciable.
    • Conduct ongoing meetings with field staff to remain informed of project work and facilitate resolution of presented or developing issues.
    • Provide on-the-job training for staff in carrying out project supervision including contract administration, quality control, construction, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant activities.

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