Project Manager at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

Job Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and administration of Business and IT related projects. 

Key Outcomes

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Project Manager:

• Management of multiple projects, IT application software development projects & Business projects, with respect to scope, timelines, resourcing and risks facilitating and ensuring delivery within specified deadlines and budgets with acceptable quality.
• Within the context of projects and management of projects:
• Communicating strategic vision of project-to-project team members and project status to all stakeholders.
• Setting and management of expectations.
• Managing relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and partners, to ensure service delivery is maintained and business impact minimised.
• Managing in conjunction with IT application managers, project progress, delays, issues, and reporting of project status.
• Managing change to preserve business plan commitments and initiating reviews if objectives and/or scope must change.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience (5 years or more) in Project Management context as described in this spec.
• Experience (3 - 5 years) within a financial services organisation will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of and experience within Project Management Principles, Processes including knowledge of software application development and implementation processes.
• Knowledge of financial products and services will be an advantage. 

Attributes

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude 
• Aspirational values of being performance driven, having a “can do” attitude and achieving through teamwork.
• Comfortable with building relationships and confident interacting with multiple role-players and stakeholders on various hierarchical levels.
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Resilience 

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

• Degree or Diploma with 4 to 6 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Project reporting and administration
• Data Analysis and MIS reporting
• Compliance to business processes
• Drive the administrative implementation of new and existing processes, procedures, legislative changes and projects
• General Project Coordination and Administration