The primary purpose of this position is to plan and manage the successful delivery of projects in order to meet the strategic objectives. Projects form part of a larger program in line with Customer Requirements.
 
The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the project as per the project scope. 
 
The Project Manager must have the following Core Competencies:

• Technical understanding: Ability to understand technical terminology.
• Performance oriented: Highly motivated and driven to perform at the peak of his or her abilities.
• Leadership: Proven leader who thrives in a team environment.
• Effective communication: Good interpersonal, assertiveness and communication skills and able to communicate effectively, adapting style to audience.
• Achieving results: Delivers activities to best of ability and is motivated by delivering excellence.
• Customer focus: Identify and effectively respond to the diverse needs of project customers.
• Team work: Able to work reliably and responsibly with internal and external colleagues, demonstrating cross-functional working and encouraging and supporting others to achieve project and organisational goals.
• Planning and organising: Able to manage activities, resources and issues, with the ability to identify and manage contingencies and risks.
• Negotiation: Skills to negotiate and influence all levels of the organisation.

 
SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience of managing and delivering projects related to the IT Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Have experience of working as a Project Manager (3-5 years’ experience).
• Have completed industry recognized Project Management training courses or diplomas.
• Experience and relevant knowledge in different project management methodologies, tools, techniques and environments in order to meet specific goals and objectives.
• Must have good business skills and general knowledge.
• Be able to work with the minimum of supervision.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.