Projects Manager - Alberton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Alberton, Gauteng Alberton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 06-02-2018 9:06:10 AM
19-03-2018 3:05:28 PM
Enterprising consulting firm in Johannesburg South is URGENTLY looking for a highly competent and motivated Projects Manager.

As a Projects Manager you will be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery as measured by schedule, budget, deliverable quality and client satisfaction. You will be actively involved in the sales and estimating phases of each project as well as in planning, mobilization, execution and closure. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will regularly communicate status to all stakeholders, manage risks and issues and monitor financial performance.

Day-to-day, you will:
• Develop, implement and maintain a detailed project work plan, including appropriate controls, governance structures and monitoring to ensure on-time, on-budget and quality outcomes
• Balance scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks and propose and implement adjustments as necessary
• Ensure accurate development and traceability of requirements during project lifecycle
• Manage client expectations, updates and buy-in, including representing the company at important meetings
• Determine the project approach, staffing, responsibilities and schedule
• Ensure that project resources receive any necessary training and are used effectively
• Travel as needed.

About you
You are an experienced, results-oriented project manager. You know how to organize diverse resources and bring together diverse stakeholders in support of project goals. Your leadership and organizational capabilities help you to win, no matter how complex or immovable a project obstacle appears to be.

Your technical skillset likely includes:

• Demonstrated ability to think and work systematically and logically
• Working knowledge of Microsoft platform technologies
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Basic knowledge of contract terms and working knowledge of earned value reporting.

Your general business skills must include:
• Proven skills in customer expectations management, client interface, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good negotiation skills, and clear and concise oral and written communication
• Solid business acumen
• Good time management.

Qualifications
Three to five years of consulting management experience
Three years direct people management experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in business or technology-related field

NB: Salary Negotiable depending on experience