Dimension Data

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing teams of developers, analysts, testers, designers and project managers to deliver high quality software solutions. The Project Manager will oversee the entire life cycle of a product from inception through to delivery. This includes requirements gathering, analysis and design as well as planning the implementation stage. This role requires you to lead by example in order to ensure that your team works efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines. You must be comfortable with change management techniques such as agile methodologies which can result in frequent changes being made throughout development cycles (scrum).

Requirements

1. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
2. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
3. Developing projects scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring feasibility
4. Ensure resource availability and allocation
5. Develop detailed project plan to track progress
6. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in the project scope, schedule and costs
7. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
8. Report and escalate to management as needed
9. Mitigate constraints and eliminate bottleneck impediments through risk analysis
10. Manage the relationship with the client and stakeholders 

Qualifications

1. Tertiary qualification in project management and/or information Systems and/or Information Technology and/or related technical certifications in project management field
2. Minimum of 5 years experience as a project manager
3. Experience in developing a detailed project plan to track progress
4. Experience in SCRUM and Agile related methodologies
5. Experience in project performance measurement using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

Applications to be submitted with the following:

1. Certified copies of qualifications and certifications must be provided
2. Cv's should not be longer than 3 pages