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Project Manager


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Job Category: IT / Dev. / Project Mngmnt
Posted: 2010-02-23
Area: Cape Town
Description: We have an exciting position available within the Project Management Office for a Project Manager. If you have proven hands-on experience in managing medium to large projects. - The management of projects according to recognized project management governance standards and methodologies across various disciplines. - Coordination and facilitation of project activities across IT, business and vendors. - Management of inter-project and/ or inter-program dependencies. - Provide input into the framework of project management best practices based on recognised industry standards. - Deploy and promote PMO methodology by performing a consulting/coaching role. - Facilitate project issues and risk assessment and management from end-to-end, i.e. IT as well as business risks should be catered for. - Project budgeting and accounting according to recognised standards. - Optimum resource management and motivation of project staff. - Ensure all business transition activities are catered for and performed, e.g. acceptance testing, training, change management and post-implementation support. - Ensure alignment of appropriate solution architecture with business strategy. • Proven proficiency in an industry recognised Project Management Methodology • Proven hands-on experience in managing medium to large projects. • A team orientation. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • The ability to work in a pressurised environment. • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. • Proven facilitation skills. • Ability to mentor other staff members, as well as teams. • A customer service orientation. • A relevant project management qualification and /or PMI certification will be an advantage. • Broad experience in and knowledge of retail business and systems will be an advantage.