Project Manager - Durban, South Africa - Talksure
Description
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered ontime, within scope and within budget
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report and escalate to management as needed
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
- Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
- Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and longterm goals
- Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
- Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
- Use and continually develop leadership skills
- Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- A relevant degree or diploma is required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Project Manager is required
- Business Analysis experience advantageous
- Agile and Scrum Methodologies advantageous
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
BEHAVOURIAL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing with external and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborative
- Able to work under pressure, manage time and resources
- Analytical and detail orientated
- People Management Skills
- Innovative
- Solid organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
Salary:
Market related (Dependent on skill, experience and proof of income)
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