Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of projects or key deliverables.

Core activities include hands-on management of:

• Delivery Lifecycle – manage the delivery lifecycle of projects that drive the integration of new capabilities and features into the business.
• Stakeholder management – communicate effectively with stakeholders and establish a partnership relationship at all levels of the company, in both business and IT functions.
• Financial management – forecasting, budget monitoring, analysis and communications.
• Schedule management - forecasts, follow-up, adjustment and communications.
• Risk management – identification, mitigation and communication of all project risks.
• Management of progress and communications – develop and present the status of a project to the work team, stakeholders and management.
• Change management – ensure effective and timely management of all necessary changes.
• Process Management – ensure delivery best practices are used, and the overall smooth running of the project.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• At least five years of experience in IT project management.
• Proven ability to successfully manage end-to-end human capital management IT projects and key deliverables from three to twelve months.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology and best practices.
• Pragmatic leader who supports the team in project delivery and has the ability to overcome obstacles and drive overall success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the preparation and presentation of project reports for management.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change.
• Experience in information technology and in the telecommunications industry.

Desired training and skills:

• Recognized training in project management and PMI certification