Junior Manager: IT Project

Plan, manage and track projects of varying complexity, priority and risk by collaborating with cross-functional or cross-organisational teams to design, develop and implement business solutions that enable the achievement of strategic objectives.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the project sponsor and senior management.
• Create and manage project design, schedules, budgets, and resources required for successful delivery.
• Determine and agree with the project sponsor and the change manager the objectives and measures that will be evaluated when the project is delivered.
• Facilitate, coordinate and track day-to-day activities to ensure the project meets the critical milestones to realize identified benefits.
• Review and revise the project schedule with senior project manager/project sponsor and the project team as required.
• Develop forms and records to document project activities.
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders on the progress and potential impact of the project.
• Collaborate with business partners, subject matter experts, and/or technical partners to deliver high quality solutions.
• Regularly report to key stakeholders on project status, risks, spend against budget and dependencies.
• Proactively identify risks to the project’s success and maintain a project risk log with effective action plans to resolve issues.

Change Methodology Implementation

• Ensure project and change initiatives meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing user adoption and proficiency.
• Implement change management strategies and plans that maximize user adoption and proficiency and minimize resistance.

Cost Control and Governance Adherence

• Ensure use of resources is in line with policies and procedures.
• Comply with corporate governance policies, procedures and standards.
• Operate within agreed mandates.
• Support regulatory requirements as governed by OMI IT GRC.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required

• ITIL and AGILE certification.
• Prince2 and/or PMBOK certification would be advantageous.
• IT Infrastructure Architecture TOGAF advantageous.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• People management skills.
• Overall negotiation skills.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in IT project management.

The Recruitment Process

• TA Interview: Discussion with a member of the TA Team to understand our business, culture & values.
• Panel Interview: Meeting with members of the hiring team.
• Technical & Psychometric Assessments: Depending on the role, may occur concurrently with MIE & Internal Verification.
• Final feedback.

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