Technical Project Manager - Cape Town CBD at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate process for Business Case development and approval.
• Ensure alignment between approved Business Case and Project delivery.
• Define and manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology, governance, and standards.
• Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilization. Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget, and Dependency management.
• Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU support and maintenance.
• Accountable for the coordination of deliverables within the procurement process, vendor contracting, and delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements, as per guidance from Vendor Management Office.
• Effective utilization of project management forums for reporting, escalation, and decision-making (Project-, Steercom- and Investment committee meetings).
• Facilitate prioritization process of scope items across multiple business entities based on: 1.  Available capacity, 2.  Budget availability, and 3. Expected business benefits realization.
• Apply formal Change Management process (scope, budget, timeline) and align with the Business Case.
• Stakeholder management: Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant IT or Project Management qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing medium to large complex projects or programs reporting to CIOs.
• Applicable experience in managing outsourced projects in a multi-vendor environment.
• Relevant experience in managing projects in Financial Services.
• Proven performance record in managing Infrastructure/Technical projects.
• Solid experience in Business Case Development and estimations.
• Preferred IT Infrastructure RFP project management experience and exposure to the implementation thereof.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Principles of Project Management
• Project Management methodologies
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Tools
• Project Planning and Control techniques
• Good understanding of IT development and SDLC processes
• Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Business Case Development
• Sound understanding of the RFP/RFI process
• Contract and Vendor Management
• JIRA
• KANBAN