Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Project Manager

POSITION INFO:

Pretoria
A social impact business that originates opportunities for the private & public sectors to create economic advancement for the communities in which they operate. Together with our clients and partners, we develop local projects to respond to national challenges in order to create meaningful impact for people, places and communities.
Purpose of the role
Responsible for the successful implementation and roll-out of company projects. The Project Manager’s role is to ensure successful project delivery to clients, by ensuring that project teams complete their objectives and deliver projects on time, within budget and within scope. This entails the planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting on the project, and may include pitching the idea of the project to clients.

Responsibilities:
•Develop comprehensive project plans to ensure successful project delivery, by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
•To act as the bridge between management and the teams tasked with the actual execution of the project.
•Develop detailed project plans to track implementation and progress and ensure project implementation in line with standard company processes.
•Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
•Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
•Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
•Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
•Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
•Ensure integration of project activities and requirements with other projects in the company
•Keep teams committed, motivated, and productive through the duration of the project.
•Prepare regular project reports, report and escalate issues to management for information and / or resolution as needed.
•Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
•Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
•Ensure regulatory compliance.
•Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
•Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and filing system for both paper and electronic records.

Requirements:
•A Post-graduate degree.
•Masters degree will be an advantage.
•Relevant project management qualification.
• Experience in rolling out large scale Social Development Projectswill be an added advantage.
•Proven work experience as a Project Manager.
•PMP/ Prince II certification will be advantageous.
•Microsoft Office Intermediate.
•Experience with project management software (e.g. MsProjects).
•Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

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