Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities:
Establish project objectives, deliverables, and scope, creating detailed project plans.
Input into the overall estimating process and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define work effort, timescales, and budget.
Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to implementation, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality criteria.
Develop and maintain an end-to-end portfolio plan.
Act as the central point of communication between stakeholders and the project team, providing regular progress reports.
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID log). Make fact-based recommendations for mitigation.
Manage project budgets, including reviewing, evaluating, and approving quotes against allocated funds and monitoring actual costs.
Implement a Quality Management Plan and ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
Manage changes and track impediments using a change management system.
Facilitate tender processes, proposals, and contract signing.
Support operational readiness planning and resource management.
Conduct necessary meetings (kick-off, progress, debriefs, etc.) and facilitate post-implementation reviews to capture and share lessons learned.
Maintain and build strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
Lead, manage, and motivate hybrid remote teams across multiple geographic locations.
Ensure team accountability and foster a collaborative, positive environment with open communication.
Provide coaching, advice, and support for performance management where necessary.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and actively contribute to the PM community by sharing best practices.
Relevant University degree (B.Sc. / B. Com or similar).
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
Minimum 8 - 12 years in project management.
Preferably in the Financial Services sector.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]