Description
Plan, manage and deliver medium to large projects
* Initiate projects by compiling a project charter and register and obtaining approval from the project sponsor and Delivery Lead.
* Plan and deliver the committed portfolio of projects in accordance with scope, time and costing and in line with corporate governance and SBV Project Management Methodology.
* Conduct project change control for any changes that will influence project scope, time, cost and quality in accordance with the approved change control process.
* Identify potential risks to the project and conduct risk mitigation, addressing any impediments that may slow down project progress and escalating where required.
* Refer to the procurement strategy and contracting strategy to determine the procurement of long lead items and include procurement deliverables into the project schedule, including RFI, RFP and delivery times.
* Determine, draw up and document a resource plan that must be on and off boarded from the project, addressing roles and responsibilities on the project as well as general management of the resources.
* Monitor and maintain the financial performance of projects by tracking costs against the budget and escalating financial anomalies.
* Close out projects once deliverables have been completed and obtain sign off from project stakeholders, including administrative and financial requirements from a close-out perspective.
Improve administration efficiencies and provide administrative support for the delivery of projects
* Create, implement and manage administrative tools such as dashboards and project libraries to maintain accurate and timely project documentation practices.
* Conduct administrative duties such as facilitating project meetings, processing invoices and reporting on project progress.
* Conduct administrative close out to verify that all required documentation is stored for accurate record keeping.
* Improve administration efficiencies by reviewing practices and making suggestions for improvement in line with best practices.
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
* Accountable for stakeholder management through effective project governance.
* Collaborate with Change Management throughout project lifecycles to facilitate various business changes and incorporate change management deliverables into the project schedule.
* Manage the integration and collaboration of different stakeholders on projects by designing the communication matrix whereby agreements are made on the frequency and methods of project team communication.
* Lead project progress as well as steering committee meetings to track project progress and provide any escalations as per the principles stipulated by the project needs.
* Actively communicate and provide feedback to stakeholders on project progress.
Provide guidance to direct and indirect reports on deliverables and project governance
* Provide guidance to direct and indirect reports to ensure that project deliverables are aligned to the strategy.
* Provide guidance to project teams on governance relating to the 6 project constraints (Scope, time, cost, quality, risks, resources).
* Provide performance updates to the Delivery Lead as and when required.
People Management
* Create a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within SBV.
* Inspire one’s team to deliver on key performance areas.
* Adhere to legislative requirements and Group policies and procedures.
* Lead the focus on talent to instil value creation for high value contributors.
* Manage one’s headcount in alignment with the principles and policies of SBV on a monthly basis, inclusive of notifying HR of team cancellations, new business and new initiatives with the relevant documentation/approvals.
* Preside over disciplinary hearings on behalf of SBV in alignment with statutory requirements and the policies & procedures of SBV.
Drive the organisation culture within one’s portfolio
* Drive the department’s values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission.
* Serve as a leader of the culture program driving the desired behaviours and encouraging employee engagement.
* Create and implement strategies in collaboration with Change Management & HR to evaluate and maintain employee satisfaction.
Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change
* Act as a change management architect in periods of change to ensure continuity to operations.
* Manage the integration of business units for seamless end to end solutions for customers.
* Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur, addressing or escalating matters/concerns to the SMEs (subject matter experts) when required.
* Facilitate the necessary presentations, workshops, or forums to ensure consistent and accurate communication is given across one’s centre/s.
Requirements
* 5 years managing the delivery and execution of medium to large initiatives end to end.
* Experience working in the Banking/Financial sector is advantageous.
* MS Office Suite at an Intermediate Level.
Requirements: Experience
* Relevant 3 year degree or diploma.
* Relevant Project Management Certification is advantageous.
* CAPM, Prince 2, or equivalent certification would be advantageous.
NB: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
SBV recruitment is committed to transformation and diversity alignment.
Work Level: Management
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: No
Location: Houghton #J-18808-Ljbffr