Project Manager. at Transnet

Position outputs:

Scope future projects in conjunction with the Portfolio Manager and develop appropriate project plans including resources and budget so that project objectives are met within deadlines and resource constraints.

Start-up phase:

• Assist the Origination Team with the development of a project mandate and business case, including option appraisal and preferred option, full project costs, high level benefits and resource plan.
• Work collaboratively with the Transnet Procurement division to identify and understand procurement processes to be followed.
• Work with the Origination Team and the Procurement division in the development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and bidder evaluation criteria.

Initiation & planning phases

• Facilitate a series of planning sessions to develop the overall project plan
• Facilitate a full risk assessment with project team members and other key stakeholders producing the risk log that will be maintained throughout the project.
• Assist in the identification of comprehensive project costs, timescales and resources.
• Manage changes to the project through the PMO Change Control Process
• Maintain electronic filing and configuration management for identified projects in line with ICT Enablement departmental standards.
• All project documentation to be stored on SharePoint or Teams.

Managing & controlling stages

• Update project/stage plans with progress after team/checkpoint meetings
• Manage the issue & risk logs
• Prepare weekly/monthly status report

Project Closure

• Prepare project closure documentation
• Prepare post implementation review plans and documents
• Assist with managing the transition to project go-live through project handover to operational teams in a manner consistent with the working practices and requirements of those areas- particularly the ICT Enablement
• Technology Stream, Change Management and SAP Support Centre.
• Post implementation review (+/- 6 weeks after Go live)
• Plan for the post implementation review
• Develop the production of the Lessons Learnt report in conjunction with

Change Management

• Develop the production of the Post Implementation Review report.
• Interface with operating divisions and internal departments, initiate and attend project meetings regularly to ensure correctness of specifications and project deliverables.
• Collect information and compile regular reports on the achievement of the project deliverables.
• Responsible for the secretariat duties of the monthly project meetings.
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of project cost & schedule reports in terms of budget/baseline, commitments, expenditure/progress and forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information
• Management and/or a business related degree is required.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner

(Advantageous)Minimum Years Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management with involvement in IT infrastructure or operations.
• At least 5 medium to high complexity projects or Programmes completed end-to-end
• 3 to 4 years of experience in business analysis or business strategic planning.

Competencies:

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery