Project Manager

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project, Program and Portfolio Management

Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional

expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give

assurance that intended outcomes are achieved.

Ensure projects are realistically planned, organised and resourced, to deliver

against requirement / project plan.

Project and Program Deliverables

Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and

stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project

deliverables.

Remain deliverable focused with each unique project delivering a product

service result. Make decisions regarding the project, in context of the project

boundaries, within the overall envelope of approved time, cost and scope and is

accountable for the results of the project. Ensure a clear understanding of the

project goals and stakeholder expectations. Effectively negotiate and define

scope of work with all stakeholders thereby ensuring effective delivery.

Project and Program Stakeholder Engagement

Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project

working relationships and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are

identified and met.

Ensure effective communication to business owners, internal customers and

other relevant stakeholders, to keep them informed, facilitate decision making,

take corrective action and set direction.

Build working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, delivery partners and

3rd parties.

Ensure the effective facilitation of all stakeholders’ input.

Project and Program Risks and Issues Management

Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated

with the project, escalating where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree

on, and implement solutions to overcome these.

Control project delivery through effective management and communication of

risks, issues, expectations, scope change and decisions required.

Project and Program Resource Management

Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project

costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate

review points to ensure effective utilisation.

Motivate resources to achieve a unified approach.

Project and Program Reporting and Reviews

Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information,

commentary, and recommendations to support the review process and enable

stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.

Track and report on the financial business benefit reports.

Project and Program Governance

Ensure compliance of projects to EPO project governance framework and

methodology.

Ensure effective and efficient project administration including project

documentation, schedule planning and maintenance.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work and generate

new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development

planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or

maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve

performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant

technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing

education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

to focus. Makes efforts to apply new skills on the job.

Job Requirements

Special Requirements

• 3-year IT/Business related Degree/Diploma (Mandatory)
• Minimum of 3 years Project management experience (Mandatory)
• Long term insurance experience (Advantageous)
• System development projects implementation (Advantageous)
• Must be willing to work onsite

General Education

Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)

Certification or Accreditation in a Recognized Project Methodology (Agile, Prince2/PMBOK) (Essential)

3-year Degree or Diploma in Project management (Advantageous)

General Experience

3 or more years’ experience in the discipline of Project Management (Essential)

Experience in Financial Services Industry (Advantageous)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*SAQA Accredited Equivalent - it is the onus of the applicant to provide 1Life and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. *Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) competency requirements: FAIS recognised qualifications / Regulatory Examinations / Class of Business Certification and / or CPD according to your DOFA (where applicable). As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified