Specialist: IT Projects - Menlyn at Assupol

Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for calculating value over time (contribute to company objectives)

• Understand company strategic objectives to identify where IT can make a difference
• Liaise with business to understand requirements for any new systems or updates to existing systems
• Engage with developers to ensure the business requirement is clearly understood
• Clear management reporting on all projects

Responsible for quality planning of projects

• Ensure business requirements for each project are clearly documented and signed off
• Provide clear project plans with realistic timelines and appropriate resources

Responsible for risk management related to IT projects

• Identify high risk projects
• Implement mitigation plans

Responsible for effective leadership on IT projects

• Clarify roles and accountability within the team
• Include parties from business as appropriate
• Deliver on time and within budget

Responsible for effective communication relating to IT projects

• Regular status updates to all stakeholders (as agreed in the project plan)
• Appropriate and timeous feedback to business, developers and management

Responsible for appropriate scope management on IT projects

• Ensure scope changes to projects are clearly understood, documented and measured

Requirements

Formal Education:

• IT Diploma or relevant project management qualification

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in IT and/or Project Management