ITS Project Manager

Job specification

Job title/position: ITS Project Manager

Number of positions: 1

Function and Business Unit: Central Services Unit - ITS

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

To credibly engage with business owners of projects to help define projects, requirements, and scope; to understand business requirements, map these to existing tools, standards, architecture and craft appropriate solutions; to then project manage the plan/design/develop phases of the project according to KPMG’s project management methodology; to engage with ITS and with vendors on the necessary aspects of all projects; and to provide reporting and visibility of project related activities within their responsibility.

Key Responsibilities • Participate in prioritisation of portfolio for all IT projects to ensure business and IT value, and to manage risk • Manage projects and programs to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and meet functional requirements and quality standards, while adhering to KPMG information security standards • Lead projects from justification and initiation through to deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, risk management/mitigation and project plans • To coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments • Draw up and obtain approval of all required project documentation • Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing regular contact on project status and changes • Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels when needed — escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans • Work on multiple projects within the ITS project portfolio simultaneously • Manage vendors on projects, including the processes to contract and onboard the relevant service provider

Skills

Skills and attributes required for the role: • Project management skills • Previous success in delivering software and infrastructure projects • Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines • Proven success working with and communicating at all levels of management • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Has a strong preference for applying project governance • Good organisational skills to ensure effective planning and prioritisation • Good understanding of both business process as well as technology, and is able to map and translate between these domains • Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks and best practices, as well as project management tools • Ability to draw up detailed project schedules and all required project documentation

Personal Attributes • Excellent client focus • Ability to deal with conflict • Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity • Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations • Ability to multi-task • The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity • The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines • Ability to manage resources • Team player who is self-aware • Strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common sense approach to problem solving • Sound decision making ability • Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment • High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality • Technology savvy

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience): • Professional certification — including PMP, CAPM, PRINCE II, PRAXIS, AgilePM, DASM • 5 year’s project management experience