Title:  OCDIO PMO Project Manager

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Please apply until 12 March 2025

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and supervising projects within an organisation, from the initial conceptualisation through to completion. They coordinate people and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives. Project managers also act as a point of liaison between the project team and senior management. They use project management tools to plan, supervise and regularly report to partners on the progress of the project. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project including escalation (when needed) with strong risk and issue management. Project Manager work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. They will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible.
 

As the OCDIO Project Manager in the area of Information Technology, you will: 

Performance Management:

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, responsibilities involving all relevant internal partners and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals 

Resource Management:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Defining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation – both internal and third party.
• Delegate project tasks based individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and trainings as required to maintain proficiency

Reporting:

• Prepare a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities
• Track project and provide regular reports on project status to the project teams and key stakeholders
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Ensure the develpment of spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Change & Communication Management:

• Manage the relationship with all the relevant stakeholders ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project

Budget Management:

• Outline a budget based on requirements and collect approvals and track costs to deliver project on budget.
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
   

Requirements: 

• University Degree or equivalent 
• 10+ experience in project management in multinational corporate environment
• 5 + years of people management working experience.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Lead and direct the work of other team members. 
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to contribute to job accomplishments.

Additional skills required:

• Fluent written and spoken English 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Experience with project management software tools
• Project managers require strong technical skills and a solid understanding of software development.
• Business & commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills are also essential.
• Analytical skills are necessary in order to correctly identify risks and solve any problems which may arise throughout the project.
• Mathematical and budgeting skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• A good communicator with effective stakeholder management & conflict resolution skills.
• Be a good team player and an effective leader who is able to motivate their project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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