Leads small projects or supports large projects/programmes.  The individual has a working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and templates and contributes to the development and maintenance of work products or change programmes. They ensure that business requirements are effectively captured, and are responsible for effective tracking and reporting of project management information and highlighting and supporting resolution of areas of risk in project delivery.

Typical Accountabilities

• Develops and manages execution of project plans for projects or programmes, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality and ensures tracking of the project delivering on time and on budget
• Provides support to the Project Manager in planning, managing, and monitoring major projects from concepts through implementation and may also manage own smaller projects.
• Assists in the initiation, coordination and analysis of resource allocation, financial controls and documentation preparation
• Effectively manages changes to project/programme scopes
• Establishes relationships with business stakeholders to capture business requirements and ensure their understanding and commitment to the project/programme objectives
• Provides support to the departments by gathering and analyzing data in the establishment and/or maintenance of corporate business processes, procedures and policies
• Prepares presentation materials for management reports
• Develops online management reports and key performance parameters
• Evaluates and monitors the performance and efficiency of programs to ensure that program implementation is on target
• Assists with the preparation of a variety of reports covering budget status, forecast reports and other management reports
• Works with project staff to prepare cost application and budgets for new business development
• Works on overall project planning through reporting on project schedules and deliverables

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience of managing small projects/programmes or in a similar role
• Well developed organisational and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with third party suppliers
• Experience of working application of policies, procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• Business degree / professional qualification
• Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context

Date Posted

Closing Date

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