Senior Programme Manager and Project Manager 9 Month Contract
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of project plans schedules and budgets to ensure timely and costeffective project delivery.
- Assist with the development and rollout of strategy and business plans.
- Prepare for and facilitate workshops to develop strategy tactics for execution of the strategy and the development of new/evolving strategies.
- Gather relevant local and international research on the functional area (e.g. competitor analysis sector research etc.).
- Analyze large volumes of information to prioritize relevant insights for understanding specific issues and trends in the broader environment; identify appropriate contacts for specific informationProvide decision support through data gathering information analysis and presentation of considerations to relevant stakeholders.
- Follow a predetermined project approach to progress through relevant project phases (e.g. initiation analysis design build).
- Engage with project team members to brainstorm solutions to obstacles and make recommendations to ensure alignment with minimum standards.
- Coordinate project activities and resources including scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior team members and other stakeholders.
- Support risk management activities by identifying potential issues and assisting in the development of mitigation strategies.
- Conduct project research and gather relevant data to support decisionmaking processes.
- Provide support for and facilitate business case development and planning for new and ongoing projects.
- Utilize project management software and tools to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project initiatives.
- Assist in the presentation of project status reports presentations and other communication materials.
- Coordinate with team members and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration on project tasks.
- Provide administrative support including managing project files documentation and correspondence.
- Help ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures in all project activities.
- Support the implementation of project management best practices and process improvements.
- Assist in the resolution of project issues and conflicts by facilitating communication and negotiation among stakeholders.
- Assist in tracking and managing project budgets and expenditures.
- Support quality assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and requirements.
- Undertake continuous training and knowledge upgrades to provide fast accurate and proactive service.