Project Manager - Parktown at Hollard Insurance

Job Advert Summary    
Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the scope of what needs to be delivered and translate these into project plans and schedules
• Conduct/Facilitate Project Planning sessions with project teams
• Develop Project Management Plans, Charters, Progress & Status Reports
• Manage and control the Project Risk and Issue Register
• Plan and control project schedules (plans) in line with timelines and target dates.
• Control project quality during and beyond project delivery and execution
• Manage, lead, allocate and control project teams and their deliverables (including external delivery partners)
• Conduct Project Weekly meetings and/or Stand-ups with all project team members
• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organisation including Senior and Executive Management
• Control project scope and manage scope change requests and conduct Project Closeout sessions
• Monitor, control and report on Project Budget and Expenditure
• Ensure compliance to the Project Management Governance Framework and supporting processes
• Accurate and regular reporting on assigned projects (Steercom and Exco Reports)

Required Knowledge and Experience   

• 5 - 8 years’ experience as a Project Manager in the IT environment managing projects from inception to closeout, preferably within the Financial Services sector
• Experience within Insurance advantageous
• Sound understanding of short-term insurance
• Working knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, analytical and problem solving skills

Educational Requirements    

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information systems or equivalent
• PMP or any Project management qualification

Closing Date    
2023/08/11