Senior Project Manager (Solutions) (JB3129) at Kontak Recruitment

This role is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget, and within the agreed scope and quality levels, operating within the governance framework. The Project Manager interfaces with all project stakeholders and works closely with internal and external clients to consult on client requirements, expectation management, risk and issue management, and change management. The role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing, and developing value-adding and robust solutions for current and prospective customers. It is crucial for the candidate to effectively align customer needs and solutions with organizational values, policies, and strategy to directly support sustainable and profitable business. Successful collaboration with global IT, operations teams, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders is critical. The Project Manager carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the governance framework.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management or equivalent certification (Prince2 or PMBoK)
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project
• Project Portfolio management software proficiency (e.g., Clarity, PPO)
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience in logistics and supply chain management, including WMS implementation
• Minimum 5 years of global experience managing project teams and executive stakeholders
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse and operational management experience with knowledge of best practices
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in project or operations role, including staff performance management and development
• Minimum 5 years of facilitation skills in leading diverse groups through planning and problem-solving activities
• Minimum 3 years of financial experience in budget development and management (CAPEX, OPEX, P&L's)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supporting contract and service level development and negotiations
• Valid driver's license and own transport
• Ability to travel within Gauteng, South Africa, and internationally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, and ability to work in a team-based environment
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with a high work rate and commitment to quality
• Road Logistics, Import, and Exports Best Practice knowledge
• General business acumen and understanding of procurement principles, engineering economics, and fundamental accounting principles
• Extensive knowledge and experience in warehouse design, configuration, OHS, and legal compliance aligned with best practices
• Applied negotiation skills
• Applied risk management skills
• Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P, etc.
• Application software development experience with strong IT acumen (beneficial)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Application of project management tools and methodologies: Project Office (Clarity), AQ P Facilitation, Scheduling (Microsoft Projects), Product-based planning (Microsoft Visio), Service Request Management (Cherwell), Project Cost Management (SAP, Webcost)
• Creating a feasible plan aligned with goals, defining scope, estimating resources and time, monitoring progress, managing dependencies
• Completing projects on time and budget, coordinating phases and teams
• Assigning tasks, facilitating collaboration, conducting meetings, reallocating resources, evaluating team members
• Defining and maintaining project schedule
• Developing and managing budgets
• Delivering satisfactory results, maintaining communication
• Integrating change management, planning and delivering according to schedule
• Applying risk management principles, managing issues
• Analyzing expenditures and team performance, taking corrective measures
• Timely escalation of issues to executive sponsor
• Reporting according to defined structures and methods
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Assisting with contract development and negotiation
• Supporting supplier selection and management
• Preparing and facilitating meetings
• Ensuring disciplined project management processes
• Occasional local and international travel to support business objectives
• Loyalty, subject matter knowledge, positive relationships, flexibility, adherence to guidelines, disciplined work ethic, professional output, meeting KPIs, structured work, goal-oriented, team management

Vacancy Close Date: 25 May 2023