2 weeks ago
Job title : Retail Project Manager – VAS/POS
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 02, 2024
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Purpose of the Role:
- We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT projects within our Value-Added Services (VAS) Business Unit. This role is integral to the successful execution of our IS Customer Programme, focusing on Financial Services, Bill Payments, and Cellular Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver large-scale IS projects within the IS Customer Programme.
- Build and manage relationships with key business stakeholders.
- Oversee the prioritization and alignment of IS projects to ensure timely delivery.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Coordinate with IS Capability Leads, Product Owners, and Vendor teams.
- Manage resource allocation for technical teams involved in the projects.
- Handle budget management and financial oversight for IS projects.
- Ensure adherence to governance and audit frameworks.
- Prepare and present project updates to divisional steering committees.
- Administer and document all aspects of the projects under your purview.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification in IT or related fields.
- Certificate or Diploma in IS Project Management.
- 5+ years of experience in IT Development and managing IT business application projects.
- Experience in the Retail industry, POS (Point of Sale), Financial Services, VAS, and Cellular Services is advantageous.
- Proven experience in application development and resource management.
- Strong background in delivering complex projects with multiple workstreams.
- Familiarity with IT governance principles, financial budgeting, and cost management.
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and self-motivation.
- Structured and independent working style.
- Ability to understand technical landscapes and project interdependencies.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in quality assurance, decision-making, and problem resolution.
- Capable of managing projects within a matrix structure and adhering to organizational change management practices.
Knowledge Areas:
- Project and Relationship Management.
- System Development Life Cycle and Application Delivery Lifecycle.
- Budget and Risk Management.
- Organisational Change Management.
- Broad understanding of business functions across multiple sectors.
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