Project Manager - Software Applications (Digital) at Datacentrix

Purpose of Role:
The Project manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.

Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Essential Matric or Grade 12
• Bachelors-degree
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP Certified)
• Knowledge/ experience in SCRUM (Preferable Certified Scrum Master)
• At least 5 years' experience in Digital Project Management, specifically in Software Application Development
• Car and driver’s license.
• Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Projects and Smartsheet.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
• Conflict resolution experience
• Adaptability
• Able to tolerate stress

Primary Role Accountabilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and
• ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Prepare Project presentations and chair weekly project meetings and steering committee meetings.
• Display consistent energy, drive and persistence in order to deliver results.
• Ensure the correct escalation processes are followed and that Project Sponsors & Project Owners
• are kept abreast of any unresolved issues or risks.