Project Manager: BGP2 & TIA (Fixed Term Contract) (Onderstepoort) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Coordinate and manage the execution of Beef Genomics Programme, in the context of the Beef Genomics Program Consortium and in line with the contractual obligations of the Agricultural Research Council.
• Coordinate internal resources with third parties and vendors for execution of the project.
• Coordinate and compile all reports – both progress, technical and financial – to the different stakeholders. This includes coordinating and preparing all the internal reports and documents (for approval) and all external, approved documents to adhere to the contractual requirements.
• Chair and minute all Consortium meetings.
• Ensure all Supply Chain Management processes are performed as needed, including annual price negotiations, contract renewals, etc.
• Prepare and manage project budgets as well as facilitating payments, invoicing, etc.
• Ensure all project deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Maintain and monitor the project execution plan and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using the appropriate techniques and approvals.
• Measure and track the project performance in relationship to milestones with the appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manage the relationship among all stakeholders within the Consortium.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risk and inform the Consortium of potential risks to the project.
• Establish and/or maintain relationships with third parties, vendors, etc.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation for project reporting, auditing, operations, etc.
• Meet all budgetary objectives, and provide recommendations on financial analyses against the milestones, budgets, etc to the Steering committee for approval and implementation.
• Attend all Consortium and relevant Stakeholder meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Develop all the spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps, etc. documents required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 8 years proven working experience in project management at internationally acceptable level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) membership will be an added advantage.
• Preferences will be given to candidates with these requirements and an understanding of the South African Agricultural Sector.