Project Manager at BDO South Africa

Purpose of the role:

• We are seeking a highly organised and results-driven Project Manager to oversee and manage execution of large projects from initiation to completion.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating resources to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires excellent project leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Meet with service line heads and other business owners to clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
• Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time.
• Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project.
• Follow standard processes as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Organize regular status and review meetings as necessary, including generating and distributing meeting minutes.
• Synthesise and analyse data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and project reports
• Gather resources, identify potential constraints based on activities and timeframes, and define solutions to manage any constraints
• Design a risk management plan to minimise foreseeable disruptions to the project
• Manage relevant budgets adequately.
• Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation, including managing contracts
• Manager a portfolio and resources to ensure stakeholder engagement through project  plans, schedules, project tracking, budget and resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis
• Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project, challenges, resolutions, and alterations
• Conduct project reviews, including creating detailed reports for executive staff and identifying areas for future improvement
• Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met
• Optimise and improve processes, identify growth opportunities, and initiate new projects
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the Shared Services team

Job Requirements
Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, administration, information systems, or a related technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Project management certifications would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-6 years relevant work experience
• Experience in Microsoft Suite, ERP systems and Project Management solutions will be advantageous.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects through all phases of a project life cycle
• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and programs including O365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Expertise with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project) Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience
• Ability to solve problems by systematically analysing issues, drawing logical conclusions, and recommending practical solutions  Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage the workload of multiple projects

Job Skills and Competencies:

• Flexibility and creative thinking
• Demonstrated ability to effectively direct, coordinate, and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders