Role Context

• The project manager will manage the deployment and reporting aspects of business-critical projects to achieve set business benefits.
• The incumbent will participate in the design and coordinate and ensure the implementation of project management strategy and plans to successfully manage and deliver projects while meeting the cost, timescale and quality parameters in line with overall business objectives and needs, Group guidelines and policies.
• Within certain of the projects, a hands-on approach will be required to develop and/or enhance certain detailed procedures, policies and guidelines.
• This role will also be responsible to co-ordinate certain financial & people activities required by management across the finance department.
• In addition, this role will be responsible for reporting on certain performance improvement initiatives within Finance that drive standardisation, efficiencies and effectiveness across the finance department (which includes system, process, data and people related projects).

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Take the lead role to ensure efficient and effective best practice Project Management.
• Organize, develop and lead project team members effectively (including WI, SLA, SOP, Policies and Guidelines, KPIs and Scorecards) to ensure internal approvals on all project milestones, including post-implementation assessment to confirm sustainability.
• Identify the gaps / requirements / areas for improvement and attention in processes, people and systems as well as reforming of the strategy and project objectives, timelines and resources required to achieve the business objectives and benefits.
• Ensure that projects deliver on the desired outcomes / results ito: compliance, quality, productivity, budget, etc.
• Develop and empower the individuals in the team to strive for excellence.
• Coach and develop individuals’ skills, competence and problem-solving mindset to be MAD (make a difference).
• Maintain a high performing team spirit with a Can-Do attitude.
• Aligned with relevant Regional and Global initiatives.
• Effectively introduce and manage the “change management” mindset and communicate milestone progress with all stakeholders to ensure “buy-in” / support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive for system solutions focussed on: Automation, Digitization, RPA, AI.
• Present and maintain (mandated in conjunction with relevant team members) overall project presentation / tracking and related supporting documentation as deemed fit by the Project Manager.
• Where necessary, analyse process delays / failures, identify root causes and define corrective actions required.
• Implement corrective actions (process, system and/or people related) to ensure accuracy, validity and completeness and to enhance efficiencies and improve controls.
• Perform post-implementation support and lessons learned analysis.

Policies and procedures alignment

• Keep up to date with area of focus Global and Local related policies and procedures.
• Identify gaps in staff not adhering to policies and procedures.
• Define action plans, monitor implementation and provide guidance to employees to ensure adherence.
• Define training intervention required and support where required.

Minimum Requirements

Education & experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in a related field (such as Finance, Project Management, Change Management, IT or business)
• Beneficial to possess experience / certifications in: Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management and/ or Performance Management.
• First-choice / LEAN / Six Sigma / PMP Certification preferred.
• Computer skills: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Power BI and Business Specific Reporting Systems.