BI Project Manager - Sandton
Salary Negotiable
Sandton, Gauteng
Sandton,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
29-06-2015 12:05:28 PM
07-07-2015 2:24:08 PM
We are a leader within the Business Intelligence field, employing 70 staff and servicing over 200 clients throughout South Africa.
Our stated intention is to employ and develop the best Support Professionals in the Country – our clients already expect great projects from us!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• Lead the planning and implementation of the project
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop full scale project plans
• Assemble and coordinate project staff
• Manage project budget
• Manage project resource allocation
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Quality Assurance
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Project evaluations and assessment of results
Education and Experience
• Qualification in project management or equivalent
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Key Competencies
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Team work
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Enthusiasm
• Passion
• Commitment to excellence
• Commitment to success
• The ability to motivate his/her team
• Self-motivation
• Approachability
• Empathy
There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.