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Project Manager Post at SARS: Apply Now!

admin May 25, 2023

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DEADLINE: 31 May 2023

Project Manager Post at SARS: Apply Now!

An exciting opportunity is available for a delivery driven, forward thinking, strategic, self-motivated and dynamic Project Manager with solid experience in delivering software development projects. A key attribute sought is passion for driving the development of business solutions as well as solving complex business problems, while positively engaging disparate but delivery integrated project teams. The applicant will be responsible for the management of various projects within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and will need to possess strong analytical and project management skillsets and be able to work closely with IT and business stakeholders, in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. This well-seasoned, proactive and energetic applicant will be required to take initiative and make project delivery optimisation decisions in order to meet project and in return organisational objectives.

Job Purpose

To manage the inception and implementation of capital investment projects within the controlled constraints of scope, time and budget while ensuring adherence to quality, legal and cost requirements and ensuring a basis for benefits realisation is set.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Project Management/Information Technology AND 5-7 years’ experience as a software development project manager, of which 2-3 years of your experience is at a functional specialist level.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in software development Project Management.

Job Outputs:

Process

To manage the project prioritisation process by ensuring all aspects are considered in the conclusion of business cases resulting in an integrated plan for sound delivery. This consisting of an integrated approach covering scope, resource requirements, delivery timeline as input to the Investment Prioritisation Committees. Register and see the initiation of projects through.
Review and refine initial risks, develop estimate based high level plans, project charters and other EPMO minimum standard documents required to continue with detailed project planning.
To develop project plans, schedules, and other project management documents. Ensure the relevant capability and capacity is available for project delivery. Engage stakeholders and ensure there is an appreciation of the initial baseline plan and changes in plans resulting from change requests. Ensure the project planning base is sound for execution.
Evaluate project performance and put corrective measures in place to ensure delivery remains on track. Consolidate progress from various teams. Schedule regular meetings and adhoc stakeholder engagements meant to track and report on project performance. Ensure the necessary project information is made available for management tracking and status reporting.
Accountable for managing and delivering project in scope, on time, within budget and as per last approved baseline. Ensure all relevant project documents are signed-off. Manage the integrated delivery across all business/Infrastructure/IT systems targeted for a project/release to ensure infrastructure/disparate IT systems (project delivery) remain sound and meet performance requirements.
Identify and manage project risks and issues, develop, and executes resolutions / mitigation / contingency plans. Manage the critical path by ensuring issues don’t result in downstream delivery shifts and on exception escalate unresolved issues to the respective senior manager. Ensure the relevant tracking tools are updated and provide an accurate status of the project.
Manage scope, cost, time, changes, suppliers, and contracted delivery partners and ensure alignment between contracts, commitments, and delivery. Capture lessons learned and ensured negative repeats are not experienced.
Ensure all controls (ERAIDW, cost centres) issues, risks closed, document closeout report, schedule closeout meeting and facilitate sign-off. Where required, ensure that project cost centres are appropriately closed, with the inclusion of returning unspent / non-committed funds to the central capital budget pool(s).
Possess knowledge of project management, Business/IT/Facilities, Change Management and uses these to ensure projects are delivered under defined governance and controls. Engage at all levels to ensure projects are delivered under defined governance and controls.
Correctly apply policies, practices, EPMO minimum standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs with the inclusion of cost management applicable to the project environment.
Provide oversight on the procurement delivery process and for the on-boarding of suppliers. Manage project costs, commitments payments within approved limits. Engage contracted suppliers to conclude work orders and facilitate sign-off. Ensure cost commitments are aligned to project delivery requirements and constraints.
Form and foster relationships with clients, project management team, internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated project delivery. Define stakeholder roles and responsibilities and clearly communicate expectations and progress.
Through the line function, manage and develop teams to operate at their full capability to deliver on project and EPMO objectives.
Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects to solve emerging problems.
Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements because of the change.
Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives, and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.