Project Manager at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Purpose of the job

• To manage SITA internal/external project(s) using the SITA project management methodology and frameworks, within a defined service/product/customer portfolio under the supervision of the Programme Manager/ Project Portfolio Manager.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Facilitate the initiatiing a project process;
• Manage the completion of the project’s products according to the approved SITA Way Project Management Method and templates and domain specific methodologies as applicable;
• Control project stages to ensure the project stays within acceptable tolerance levels for scope, time, cost and quality; and
• Close Project according to company policy.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: Degree or National Diploma in Business Management/ Project management / Information Technology/ Computer Science or equivalent.  

Experience: A minimum of 5 – 8 years working experience in an IT environment, including expertise in:

• 3 - 4 years Junior Project management experience
• 5 - 8 years working experience in an IT environment.
• 3 - 4 years in Corporate IT environment

Technical Competencies Description

Knowledge of:

• Public sector / Government organization, Information Technology management, ICT Services System Engineering methods and Governance (Preferably ISO 12207 based).

Skills:  

• Project management skills, Business/Service Analysis skills, Configuration management skills, Project /Program Planning skills, Financial Management skills, Scope Management skills, Time Management skills, Quality Management skills, Risk and Issue Management skills, Procurement Management skills, Integration Management skills, Human Resource Management skills, Communication Management skills, Report Writing skills, Business Case Management skills, Policy Review and Implementation skills, Policy Development skills, Research and Innovation skills, Performance Measurement and Analysis skills, Resource optimization skills, MS Office Computer Literacy.                                     

Other Special Requirements

• The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with relevant Government Officials and Executive Management under the guidance of the Programme / Line Manager. Experience with project management software and related toolsets