Project Manager
Responsibilities
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Coordinating internal resources and
third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
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Ensuring that all projects are
delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
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Ensuring resource availability and
allocation
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Enhances department and organization
reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Accomplishes human resource
objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning,
scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job
expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job
contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies
and procedures.
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Achieves operational objectives by
contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews;
preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity,
quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits;
identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Job brief
We are looking for an experienced
Project Manager (2 years plus) to manage organization of key client projects.
Project Manager Job Duties
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Project management responsibilities
include delivering every project on time within budget and scope.
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Project manager should have a
background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis.
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Project manager should be skilled at
getting the best out of the people and projects that they oversee. They thrive
when planning projects and working with project teams.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate internal resources and
third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
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Ensure that all projects are
delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
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Developing project scopes and
objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical
feasibility
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Ensure resource availability and
allocation
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Develop a detailed project plan to
track progress
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Use appropriate verification
techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
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Training – this person could
participate in Train the Trainers sessions then take care of training as new
trainers come on board
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Fieldwork – should be available to
travel from time to time and be hand-on involved in various fieldwork
engagements
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Measure project performance using
appropriate systems, tools and techniques
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Report and escalate to management as
needed
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Manage the relationship with the
client and all stakeholders
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Perform risk management to minimize
project risks
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Establish and maintain relationships
with third parties/vendors
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Create and maintain comprehensive
project documentation
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Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements and skill set:
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Coaching, Supervision, Staffing,
Project Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking
Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management, Inventory
Control
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Great educational background,
preferably in the fields of project management or related courses.
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Proven working experience as a
project administrator, implementer and extensive fieldwork experience
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Hands-on experience in key account
management
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Excellent client-facing and internal
communication skills
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
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Solid organizational skills including
attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft
Office Suite
Email your CV to godigital@africa118.com with the subject: Project Manager.
Deadline for application: 30th May, 2017
