Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Position 

To be responsible for the Project Management of a number of strategic and functional Projects and Programmes, ensuring that these are delivered using industry standards against agreed quality, time and budget. 

This position will contribute by project managing a variety of projects. Although no in-depth technical knowledge is required, projects may be of a technical nature and this role will be expected to work closely with the IT and technical departments.

Operational Responsibilities 

• To plan and monitor any assigned projects, the administration and day-to-day activities of the project in close coordination with the Technical teams and other business functions.
• To direct, manage and motivate the project team.
• To manage project related risks, including the development of contingency plans and ensure that project issues are properly reported, actioned and closed;
• To liaise with the Programme Management team on all project related matters to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project.
• To define, plan and manage the allocation of budget and human resources according to assigned budget and capacity for the planning and delivery of strategic and functional projects and programmes;
• To support in defining the project and programmes’ scope, business case and measurement of project success and report to the project board and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• To assist in the requirements gathering and analysis phases of the project.
• To guide, assist and coordinate staff members in the execution of projects.

General Responsibilities

• To ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively and that all internal policies and procedures are adhered to;
• To perform any duties that may be assigned to him/her from line management from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies 

Mandatory

 Skill

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and oral) - able to relate to various members of the organisation.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and business owners and inspire others to identify opportunities and areas  for improvement;
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle;
• Excellent analytical, & interpersonal skills;
• Elicitation skills and a questioning mind set;
• Excellent stakeholder management;
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Customer Driven with an ability to prioritise issues based on impact.
• Be team player while still being able to work independently when needed;
• Committed to self-development.
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Experience

• Minimum of four years’ experience in Project Management;
• Experience in budget management and resource planning;
• Proven experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Proven experience juggling multiple projects at the same time;
• Experience in requirements gathering;
• Experience managing projects that involve an IT and technical component;
• Familiar with Agile methodology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft project plan.

 Qualification

• Possess a first/second degree level of education in IT, Business and Computing or  equivalent specialised training or experience;
• Possess certification in project management disciplines such as PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or PMP.

 Desirable

 Skill

• -

Experience

• -

  Qualification

•  Possess ITIL v3 certification;
• Banking/ Accounting knowledge or experience.

 Position level (1 being the highest level)

1. Head of Department
2. Managerial & Specialist Positions
3. Middle Management & Specialist Positions
4. Technical & Clerical Positions