Project Manager - Security Systems Upgrade (6 Month FTC) at Datacentrix

Datacentrix Managed Talent Solutions' client in the manufacturing sector is looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of their security systems upgrade programme with specific requirement to upgrade their current electronic access control, video surveillance and monitoring system.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager should have the ability to solve complex problems which arise in the project and is responsible for the outcome and completion of the project within quality and time parameters
• To work with ICT Programme Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Physical Security Manager, and other business stakeholders to coordinate Security Systems Upgrade project activities
• To devise the upgrade project implementation approach, soliciting involvement and participation of suppliers, other team members and business stakeholders, as may be appropriate
• To manage overall resource requirements for the Security Systems Upgrade projects, tracking allocation of resources and work prioritisation
• To implement and manage the Security Systems Upgrade projects according to scope and budget and manage the selected implementation partner.
• To establish controls and manage effective change, test and quality mechanisms necessary to ensure project success and to mitigate possible project breaches, issues, risks and challenges.
• To ensure project compliance to project management methodology.
• To set up appropriate pricing models, timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for projects.
• To facilitate project team meetings and hold regular status meetings with project stakeholders.
• To prepare regular progress reports to project team and project sponsors.
• To prepare projects financial and procurement documentation in collaboration with Business Owners.

Requirements

• Experienced Project Manager with 5 -10 years working experience in project management and specific experience on security systems upgrade projects completed within the last 5 years
• Project Management certifications would be advantageous
• Must have a solid knowledge of security systems implementations such as Genetec, Gallagher and Facility Commander, with applicable references provided
• Must have intermediate experience in using MS Project