Systems Project Manager at HeroTel

About the job

• Want to be part of fast growing company? Want to be part of building a better South Africa for all? Have a look at the job spec of a Systems Project Manager position within Herotel.

What will this position entail?

Operational management 

• Implement policy, planning, and strategy decisions as defined by the national systems strategy. 
• Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures. 
• Assist and oversee the planning and execution of short- and long-term departmental goals. 
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the department. 
• Coordinate priorities for the staff in the department. 
• Providing administrative support to head of department as needed. 
• Coordinate and oversee short- and long-term objectives of the department. 

Project management 

• Ensuring project deadlines are met. 
• Adapting project plans to changes in requirements and scope. 
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project. 
• Identify and assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable. 
• Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution. 
• Maintain a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objectives. 
• Developing project strategies, maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, budgets and expenditures. 

Reporting and administration 

• Assist with feedback and reporting of departmental goals and objectives. 
• Where applicable, assist in the performance management, and training and improvement programs execution for the department. 
• Organising, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings. 
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings. 
• Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings. 

Work and Competency requirements:

• At least 2 years of demonstrable experience in project management. 
• Experience in administering SharePoint and MS Office 365 would be an advantage.
• Experience in project management and ticket management tools. 
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among teams, stakeholders and peers. 

Excellent presentation skills. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.