Project Manager-IT - Midrand at Fidelity Services Group

Overall Purpose of the Job: 

• The overall purpose of this position is to liaise with business and the IT Team, forge and sustain good relations, gain an in-depth business and applications understanding as well as maintain and grow existing business by enhancing processes to provide efficiency.
• The incumbent’s role would be to analyse, propose and present integrated solutions to both existing and new applications, which represents the full spectrum the Fidelity Cash Solutions offering.
• Responsible for delivering and managing a portfolio of complex projects across different geographies, on time, within budget, ensuring all the objectives and quality standards of the project are met.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Matric Qualification Grade 12 (minimum)
• Project Management Certification
• 5 years of proven track record of working as Project Manager on Finance and/or IT projects
• Proving strong quantitative abilities
• Knowledge of banking industry processes. Banking certification would be an advantage.
• Demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Showing knowledge of standard accounting procedures
• Excellent analytical, multi-tasking, organizational and project management skills.
• Solid communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills required to interact with colleagues and clients both at a high-level (“big picture”) and at a detailed level (“technical”).
• Keen interest in understanding new technologies and solving problems.
• Ability to play an integral part in project delivery given tight constraints and uncompromising quality.
• Effective presentation, documentation and report writing skills.
• Professional and well presented at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure and for extended hours, if required.
• Must be prepared to travel.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable car

Main Duties:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Delegate project tasks based on staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

  Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Analytical thinking
• Computer literate
• Adaptability
• Motivation
• Negotiation
• Persuasiveness
• Presentation skills
• Resilience
• High level of Integrity

Closing Date 04 August 2023