Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a proven track record in successfully leading API and integration projects within complex environments, specifically for short term insurance products. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical acumen, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to navigate intricacies associated with integrating systems and managing diverse stakeholders

POSITION INFO:
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)

• 8 - 10 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

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