- Somerset West
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT
- Reference: 25641
Vacancy Details
Employer: Datafin Recruitment
ENVIRONMENT:
Established in 2020, our client specializes in providing comprehensive IT, analytics, and software support services tailored to the fresh produce industry. They are seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage implementation and workflow projects from conception to completion. The role focuses on aligning project delivery with their vision of providing efficient and professional services to their customers. Key responsibilities include managing implementation projects with a strong emphasis on deliverables, task coordination, and meeting deadlines. A 3-year qualification in Project Management, IT, or Business is required.
DUTIES:
Leadership Output
- Ensure effective knowledge sharing with team members as well as internal teams
- Examine potential areas for Service Improvement and raise proposals to Management
- Provide technical leadership
Project Management Duties
- Lead the following functions, regarding own and team responsibility:
- Ensure all required development and implementation tasks are accurately specified and reflect the agreed workflow as confirmed by the company and the client.
- Ensure a project plan is created with agreed dates for each relevant phase of the project
- Ensuring the project plan and communication relating to progress and responsibilities is executed with a high level of professionalism and accuracy
- Ensure implementation is done with adherence to proper testing protocol
- Assist Support and Development staff with troubleshooting client logs related to projects
- Ensure constant feedback to sites regarding their implementation and support hours
- Report any site-specific implementation irregularities immediately to the board and client Project Sponsor
- Ensure client leadership is actively made aware of strategic system opportunities; the level of training required to further user independence and opportunities/avenues that exist to streamline operational processes
- Take responsibility for prioritizing tasks in terms of urgency and importance within available resources
- Take responsibility that all log inquiries/requests are followed up, ensure that client’s needs are met, and quality of service delivery is met
- Take responsibility for ongoing relationship building with the client after services are rendered
- Prepare progress reports
General
- Lead the following functions, regarding own and team responsibility:
- Take responsibility for the ongoing improvement of implementation and project management procedures with supporting documentation
- Take responsibility for the ongoing reporting of any irregularities to the Board of Directors
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience
- 3-year Project Management/IT/Business Qualification
- 3-5 years leading projects
- Strong technology inclination
- Strong business acumen
- Intensive troubleshooting knowledge
- Previous experience in project or team management is a plus
ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong independent decision-making
- Ability and willingness to take ownership of personal career growth and direction, including long-term job crafting
- The ability to identify areas for improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Possess excellent leadership abilities and organizational skills
- Ability to work accurately and be detailed orientated
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong people skills
- Excellent task and time management skills
- Excellent administration skills
- Positive attitude
- Good discretion
- Adapt to client subject knowledge
- Professional image and presentable
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/project-manager-2/
OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to dani@datafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.
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About Datafin Recruitment
Datafin was established in 1999 due to the need for a specialized IT recruitment solution. We offer a personalized and flexible recruitment service, specializing in providing both client and candidate with the perfect fit. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders as well as access to some of the most skilled and sought after candidates in the industry. Our database of over 25 000 candidates, cutting edge internal IT systems and extensive PPC marketing has ensured that we at the top of our game and one of SA’s leading recruitment agencies.
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