Project Manager

-Family Group: Administration

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing DAI projects within strict deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating efforts of team members, third-party contractors, or consultants to deliver projects in accordance with plan. Supports the work of Group Chief Data Officer (GCDO) for Data Analytics Infrastructure Office projects.

Areas of responsibilities

Project Planning and Design:
Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Creating a detailed project plan that identifies and sequences activities needed to successfully complete the project.

Resource Allocation:
Identifying and acquiring the necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities. Coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants including Synapxe assigned PM.

Budget Management:

- Estimating costs with Synapxe or vendors, developing a budget, and ensuring projects run within the defined budgetary limits.
- Work with Director (DAIO) to draft and seek approval from NHG budget approval forums including project updates
- Monitoring and approving all budgeted project expenditures prior to submission to Director

Risk Management:

- Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.
- Monitoring and adjusting for risks during the course of the project.

Stakeholder Communication:

- Serving as a point of contact for project information and updates.
- Communicating project status, risks, and changes to relevant stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

- Ensuring project outcomes meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Conducting regular quality reviews and audits.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

- Overseeing the execution of the project according to the project plan.
- Monitoring project progress and making adjustments as necessary to ensure timely completion.

Project Closure:

- Ensuring all project documentation is complete, up to date, and stored appropriately.
- Conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(a) Education/Training/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management in the IT sector.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or CITPM certification is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with project management software and tools. - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

(b) Personal Attributes

1. Adaptability:
The ability to adjust to changing circumstances, new information, or unexpected obstacles in a project's life cycle.

2. Leadership:
Inspiring and guiding individuals or teams to achieve project goals.

3. Problem-Solving:
Identifying issues quickly and finding effective solutions.

4. Decision-Making:
Making clear, timely, and informed choices, sometimes under pressure or with limited information.

5. Communication:
Clearly conveying and receiving messages, both written and verbal, and effectively listening to team members and stakeholders.

6. Team Player:
Collaborating well with others and understanding the importance of group goals alongside personal or departmental achievements.

7. Ethical Judgment:
Making decisions based on a set of values and principles, ensuring integrity and transparency.

8. Negotiation Skills:
Reaching beneficial agreements or compromises through discussion with stakeholders or team members.

9. Time Management:
Prioritizing tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and manage workload.

10. Critical Thinking:
Analysing information from different angles and thinking logically and deeply about issues to make informed decisions.

11. Proactivity:
Taking the initiative, anticipating needs, and acting without always being directed.

12. Customer Focus:
Understanding and valuing the importance of meeting and exceeding customer or stakeholder needs.

13. Cultural Awareness:
Recognizing, understanding, and valuing differences in individuals and adapting interactions accordingly.

14. Conflict Resolution:
Addressing and resolving disagreements in a constructive and amicable manner.

15. Attention to Detail:
Recognizing finer details to ensure accuracy and completeness in tasks.

This is a 2-year contract.