IT Project Lead FTC 12 Months

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Lead  to lead the planning execution and successful delivery of business and technology transformation initiatives. The role will be responsible for managing project scope timelines resources budgets risks and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and governance standards.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders architects analysts development teams vendors and leadership teams to deliver projects that drive operational excellence data transformation process improvement and business value. The role requires strong leadership communication decision-making and project management capabilities to ensure successful project outcomes across complex and cross-functional environments.

Experience in delivering Data Governance Master Data Management (MDM) Analytics SAP and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders architects analysts development teams vendors and leadership teams to deliver projects that drive operational excellence data transformation process improvement and business value. The role requires strong leadership communication decision-making and project management capabilities to ensure successful project outcomes across complex and cross-functional environments.

Experience in delivering Data Governance Master Data Management (MDM) Analytics SAP and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Duties:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project delivery ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and in line with agreed scope and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans schedules resource plans budgets and delivery roadmaps.
• Define project objectives deliverables milestones and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as required to achieve delivery commitments.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders sponsors and leadership teams.
• Build strong relationships across business technology and vendor teams to facilitate successful project execution.
• Facilitate project governance forums steering committee meetings and status reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative results-oriented project culture.

Risk Issue & Dependency Management

• Identify assess and manage project risks issues assumptions and dependencies.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans to minimize project impacts.
• Escalate critical risks and issues to the appropriate governance bodies when necessary.
• Ensure effective resolution of project challenges and roadblocks.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage project budgets forecasts and resource allocations.
• Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved financial plans.
• Optimize resource utilization to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Support vendor management activities including performance monitoring and contract deliverables.

Governance Quality & Change Management

• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies governance standards and organizational policies.
• Monitor project quality and ensure deliverables meet business and technical expectations.
• Support organizational change management communication training and adoption activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and practices.

Qualifications :

Qualification:

• Diploma / Any Degree / Post-Graduation
• Project Management certification preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• 8 years of experience in project management program delivery or technology transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale cross-functional projects.
• Experience delivering enterprise applications data analytics or digital transformation programs.
• Experience in delivering Data Governance Master Data Management (MDM) Analytics SAP and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Project Management Methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid)
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Risk and Issue Management
• Budget and Financial Management
• Resource and Capacity Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Project Governance and Reporting
• Microsoft Project Azure DevOps Jira Smartsheet or equivalent tools
• Vendor and Contract Management
• SAP and Enterprise Systems Delivery (Preferred)

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time