Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage project budgets and resources, tracking actual expenditure against forecasts and implementing corrective actions.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, maintaining registers and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using project management software, identifying critical path activities and tracking progress.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders and develop comprehensive project charters and plans.
• Conduct project closure activities including lessons learned sessions, final reporting, and handover of deliverables to operations.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and acceptance criteria through quality assurance and quality control processes.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies with ability to apply the appropriate approach.
• Strong financial acumen including experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for projects.
• A recognised project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or CAPM from an accredited certification body.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or Monday.com for planning and tracking.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to make sound judgements under pressure.
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience in managing projects of increasing complexity in the relevant industry sector.
• A bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Programme or Project Management