Procurement IT Project Manager

About Our Client

A prestigious public sector entity with an exciting mandate to deliver innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Job Description

1. Lead the planning, execution, budgeting, and monitoring of IT projects related to procurement systems, including software implementations, integrations, and enhancements.
2. Manage relationships with software vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, and quality standards.
3. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts.
4. Develop and implement change management plans to facilitate user adoption of new systems and technologies.
5. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals.
6. Implement quality assurance processes to ensure systems meet functional requirements and user expectations.
7. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement IT capabilities, streamline processes, and leverage emerging technologies.

The Successful Applicant

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on procurement systems, ERP systems, or related technologies. Experience in consulting and/or change management is a significant plus.
3. Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end IT projects with extensive knowledge of agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and influence at all levels.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

1. Competitive, tax-free salary.
2. Significant opportunity for exposure across multiple subsidiaries of the entity.