PMO Coordinator

An NGO in George, Western Cape is hiring a PMO Coordinator to coordinate community development projects. You will develop proposals and budgets, mobilise community participation, monitor implementation, manage donor relationships, and prepare reports. Development sector experience and a passion for social impact are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and acceptance criteria through quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders including clients, sponsors, team members, and vendors, ensuring clear communication.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using project management software, identifying critical path activities and tracking progress.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders and develop comprehensive project charters and plans.
• Manage project changes through a formal change control process, assessing impact on scope, schedule, and budget before approval.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholder groups.

Requirements

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to make sound judgements under pressure.
• A bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or Business Administration