Ops Specialist: Project Management

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit

Operations

Department

Job grade

S6

Core Description

Involved in the execution of large IT projects in accordance with the specified and agreed upon scope, timeframe, budget, and quality requirements. To provide guidance and support to junior project staff.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Provide input in project plans to determine scope and timeframes to ensure quality and successful project execution. Produce detailed work plans with appropriate timelines, matching resources against project priorities.
• Coordinate the delivery of multiple smaller projects to successful completion in accordance with scope, timeframe, and service level agreements.
• Monitor governance and quality of the projects in line with BCX regulation and policies.
• Provide onsite direction and guidance for fellow members where necessary to ensure timelines are met.
• Track and report on project status and performance, project deliverables, dependencies, and timeframes.
• Identify project risks and recommend action plans to counter risks to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
• Document project management processes inclusive of minutes of meetings, progress reports and appropriate information collection and storage.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to improve project delivery.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical and Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job Match

Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations

Following instructions & procedures

Working with people

Writing and Reporting

Deciding & Initiating Action

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Project Management or Business Administration

OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

Minimum 3-years’ experience with Project Management experience in managing projects in the Retail environment. Experience in leading project teams is advantageous.

Or

Minimum 5 years work experience with Project Management experience in managing projects in the Retail environment. Experience in leading project teams is advantageous.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Prince2 or PMBOK or equivalent

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Level of Engagement : Engagement with internal and external clients

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Full-time Office Based position.

Billable