Project Manager at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• Manage the planning, execution and tracking of projects according to deadlines and budget parameters in order to achieve a strategic objective or business benefit.

Requirements    

• 5-7 years project management experience within a Financial Services/Insurance environment acting in the role as: Project manager, Scrum Master and Agile Practitioner
• Diploma in Project Management or Business Management
• PMP or Prince 2 qualification (preferred)
• ACP Agile Certification practitioner (preferred)
• DASM Disciplined Agile scrum master (preferred)
• SAFe certification (preferred)
• Scrum.org Scrum Master I (desired)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Manage the delivery of projects within the agreed parameters (Internal Process)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of projects that support the achievement of business objectives
• Facilitate project planning and scoping workshops and produce required planning and scoping artifacts
• Define project scope in collaboration with stakeholders in order to ensure that project deliverables and expectations are clearly articulated and aligned to business objectives
• Contribute to the development of business cases and processes to enable projects
• Develop project plans which identify and sequence the activities and timelines needed to successfully complete the project
• Coordinate the implementation of project systems and processes in line with the required time, cost and quality standards
• Identify and assign resources and stakeholders (i.e. RACI) required for the execution of the project
• Determine the project objectives and measures of success which will be used to evaluate project effectiveness
• Create platforms where the project team can be mobilised and energised to ensure close collaboration and innovation
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders to achieve optimal cross process integration
• Track and drive the implementation and delivery of the project plan in line with the scope, cost and time parameters of the project
• Identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders to manage the mitigation of risks
• Create channels that monitor project progress and deliver reports that accurately reflect the progress of the project
• Manage the project close out and the assessment of project effectiveness in order to make recommendations to improve project impact
• Identify and support the implementation of initiatives that address project shortcomings or areas of concern

Engage with clients in a client centric manner (Client Services)

• Facilitate progress, project, and steering committee meetings
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the process of negotiating objective and realistic service level agreements, monitor appropriateness and recommend adjustments
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

Self-management and teamwork (People)

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development

Manage budget and implement sound financial controls (Finance)

• Compile and control budgets to minimise expenditure in alignment with tactical delivery plans
• Control the budget for area, including the authorisation of expenditures and implementation of financial regulations
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy
• Plan and implement a cycle of medium-term improvements to drive pricing of services and products
• Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities
• Investigate reported willful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings

Competencies    

• Business Acumen - Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drives business success; and how they impact on the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group.
• Customer/Stakeholder Commitment - Anticipates, meets and exceeds customers and stakeholders’ expectations by creating long lasting relationships that support the customer value proposition.
• Drive for Results - Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.
• Leads Change and Innovation - Challenge the status quo, does what is right for the business, and encourage continuous improvement and innovation.
• Motivating and Inspiring Team - Creates and maintains an open, positive working environment by generating commitment, building trust, a shared sense of purpose, empowerment in others and encouraging them to contribute to the best of their ability.
• Collaboration - Prioritises the business interests of MMI and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions.
• Impact and Influence - Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within the Group and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of the Group.
• Self-Awareness and Insight - Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity, uncertainty and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.
• Diversity and Inclusiveness - Is sensitive to individual and cultural differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.
• Growing Talent - Actively mentors, coaches and develops talent, builds leadership bench strength for MMI by providing opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies and business knowledge.

Closing Date    
2023/03/07