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Role Overview:
As the strategic ICT Project Manager, you will be the visionary leader responsible for crafting and executing transformative projects that redefine our organization's impact. Your role will encompass strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project execution, and performance optimization. You will drive innovation and excellence, ensuring that our projects not only meet but exceed expectations.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:Develop and obtain stakeholder approval for comprehensive Project Management Plans that define the project's scope, deliverables, management structure, timeline, and financial implications.
Innovative Project Strategies:Lead the development and secure stakeholder endorsement of innovative project strategies that align with organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
Stakeholder Engagement:Develop and obtain endorsement from stakeholders on project contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and legal requirements.
Team Leadership:Manage and monitor day-to-day project activities, providing clear direction to team members and collaborating with supporting organizations to ensure project success.
Risk Management:Manage and monitor project risks, recommending appropriate resolutions and escalating issues when necessary to ensure timely and effective mitigation.
Communication and Collaboration:Present project matters to stakeholders, record meeting minutes, and disseminate project information effectively to maintain open and transparent communication.
Performance Reporting:Develop, distribute, and present comprehensive project performance reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
Continuous Improvement:Develop and maintain corrective action plans, ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards.
Financial Oversight:Ensure billing activities align with the payment schedule outlined in the project contract, with all required supporting documentation provided.
Project Closure:Develop and obtain approval of the Project Completion report from stakeholders, ensuring all project deliverables are accepted, and the project closes gracefully.
Proposal Development:Develop compelling project and tender proposals that showcase the organization's capabilities and value proposition.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in IT with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing project teams.
In-depth knowledge and experience of the systems development life cycle.
Strong leadership, presentation, and writing skills, with a proven track record in developing high-quality project-related documentation.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive and results-driven personality, with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
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