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Job Summary

Overall, Job Purpose

The Project Manager has complete ownership in the implementation of projects across the group. The project manager ensures that the project/changes are delivered on time, to budget, quality to meet stakeholder expectations. All project/change deliveries must be in compliance with the Absa change policies and methodologies.

• Ensure that all projects are completed on schedule and within the budgeted scope.
• Led the project’s commencement and planning and its technical feasibility.
• Create a precise strategy to track and monitor the project’s development.
• Regular update with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Maintain client and stakeholder connections.
• Using the right project management tools, you can track the progress of your project.
• Reduce project risks by doing a risk management study.
• Provide necessary support to ensure funded initiatives are effectively managed, and delivered within time, cost, quality, and risk constraints.
• Must be open-minded, passionate and the way you work energizes others.
• Must be committed to the timely delivery of a job well done.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Accountability: Project Definition and Planning (20%)

• Evaluate business need for change and create or assist in creation of business case.
• Define, scope and plan the project and agree structure and deliverables.
• Obtain sign-off of business case from Project Sponsor as appropriate.
• Prepare and agree detailed project/sub project responsibilities.
• Agree resource requirements with Business, IT Support Exc.

Accountability: Project & Change Delivery (40%)

• Responsible for small Project Management initiatives, acting either alone or managing small numbers of staff (often from the BAU line who are often seconded part-time to the project).
• Comply with the appropriate structures established and maintained by the Project Manager, to ensure the delivery of projects.
• Prepare current and accurate forecast of costs, cash flow, timescales and resource requirements and agree with the Project Steering Committee
• Identify all products and tasks associated with their completion. Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project and resource plans, with current estimates for activity completion.
• Prepare and agree detailed project plans to meet project objectives on time and within budget.
• Co-ordinate, review and report project progress against plan and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Follow agreed controls for resource, schedule and quality.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder management (minimal engagement required).
• Identify areas of risk, concern, change and issue management procedures, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Ensure business benefits are owned and delivered.
• Manage the handover of project deliverables and completion of the project

Accountability: Stakeholder Management (20%)

• Identify, analyze and understand expectations from project stakeholders
• Effective management of stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Regular verbal and written communication to present business case, obtain commitment and support and report progress on the project to relevant stakeholders.
• Consultations with Accountable Executive / sponsor to report progress on the project, escalate issues etc.
• Communication with various businesses and other enablers to support project when required.

Accountability: Project Governance (20%)

• Develop and manage project plans, including schedules and budgets.
• Identify and manage project dependencies.
• Manage project budgets / costs, track and report expenses.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, track, and report issues / risks.
• Develop and execute communication plans
• Implement assurance processes to maintain quality and adherence to standards.
• Plan and manage resource allocation.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget.
• Document lessons learned, develop and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Role / Person

Specification

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Telco/Banking industry
• Minimum 2 years hands on experience in project management
• Demonstrable knowledge (or Certification) in Agile methodologies and / or Design Thinking
• Business-related Degree or Certificate would be an advantage

Knowledge & Skills: (Minimum of 2)

• Experience of employing change management best practices and disciplines
• Awareness of the Bank including systems, products, and services
• Experience of managing activity across the whole of a project lifecycle, using current technology, structured methods, and a quality process
• Exposure to governance, control, and risk management
• Proven ability to effectively work within teams at all levels

Competencies: (Minimum of 2 competencies)

• Management and leadership
• Exceptional service and results orientation.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Excellent self-organization and self-direction in performance of tasks, including time management skills
• Ability to set and manage priorities
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technological advances is crucial

Education

National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)