Senior Project Manager: Professional Services

Department: Product Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: SA Central Johannesburg

The Consulting Services: Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of customer facing ERP projects in a timely, on budget and within scope manner, whilst ensuring that each project interaction translates to a positive customer experience.

• Managing Delivery: deliver projects in accordance with a structured and industry recognized project methodology.
• Resource & Commercial Management: drive the effective resource utilization.
• Reporting: provide key reporting inputs when required, articulating the status of their project portfolio.

Essential Qualifications

• Prince2 or equivalent PM qualification

Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in an ERP environment or managing the full project lifecycle;
• Experience in managing multiple concurrent and complex projects with complex objectives and milestones;
• Experience in managing commercially and politically sensitive projects;
• Experience working with technical and development teams

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong Administration Skills
• Strong Business Acumen
• Good understanding of legislative requirements
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong reporting ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Good Presentation Skills
• Excellent Time Management
• Good commercial awareness
• Knowledge of SYSPRO product;
• Knowledge of ERP systems and processes;
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Proficient in core project management tools (e.g. MS Project)
• Mavenlink (advantages)