Project Manager at Ignition Group

Description
Key roles and responsibilities 

Project Planning 

• Develop detailed project plans, including tasks, timelines, and resource requirements. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. 

Team Collaboration 

• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate effective communication. 
• Foster a collaborative team environment to maximize productivity. Risk Management 
• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation plans. 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs. 

Communication and Reporting 

• Communicate project objectives, status, and risks to stakeholders.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide written status reports. Quality Assurance 
• Implement and maintain project quality assurance processes. 
• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards. 

Budget Oversight 

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking and reporting on expenses. 
• Monitor and control project costs to align with approved budgets. Documentation 
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans and status reports. 
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Requirements

• Education, experience, attributes Knowledge, skills and attributes: 
• Communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Solid organizing, planning and administration skills Solid attention to detail and accuracy 
• Solid interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful 
• Solid analytical skills 
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Adaptable and flexible with sound collaboration skills 
• Ability to manage conflict using a solution-focused approach 
• Ability to solve problems creatively 
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget and timeline 
• Ability to coordinate the activities of a variety of stakeholders to drive completion of projects 
• Knowledge of project management systems and other software knowledge, e.g. Power BI, Project Web App 
• Knowledge of the full project lifecycle 
• Ability to achieve objectives and goals, taking account of organisational and external constraints and opportunities 

Education and training: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Business Administration). 
• Project Management Professional (CAPM, PMI) certification or equivalent. 
• 1-3 years of experience in project management or a related field. 

Experience: 

• At least 1-3 years of project management and related experience 
• Minimum 1 year experience working with the MS office suite, including MS Project 
• Experience using with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices 
• Experience with flowcharts, technical documentation and schedules 
• Demonstrated experience managing the entire project lifecycle