IT Project Manager
Listing reference: atns_000371
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Others: IT and Telecommunication
Location: Johannesburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of IT Project Manager (Grade 7) based at Bruma. The
successful applicants will be reporting to the Chief Business Services.
Purpose
The main purpose of this position is to manage projects to ensure delivery of technical
implementations across infrastructure, applications, analytics, data management and cybersecurity.
This role requires a seasoned IT Project Manager who is technology savvy and is seeking to lead
business modernization through successful delivery of projects within the Aviation industry.
Job description
Ø Provides overall project leadership, guidance, and manages all aspects of a given project from initiation to closure.
Ø Provides steady leadership in the face of uncertainty and change.
Ø Forges and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Ø Solicits the support of business leaders in planning and spearheading change initiatives.
Ø Partners with business leaders, technology experts and colleagues to identify opportunities for relevant technology / process enhancements.
Ø Continually measures the project’s performance and sets a vision and project to meet the projects benefits goals, timelines, and budgets.
Ø Addresses any deficiencies in project performance with urgency.
Ø Addresses escalated resourcing issues with relevant management as needed.
Ø Provides technical expertise in planning, execution and leadership of IT projects, initiatives.
Ø Implements fit-for-purpose governance gates for responsible delivery of solutions, with appropriate approvals at each gate.
Ø Implements change control processes to manage project scope, cost and schedule.
Ø Develops resourcing strategies to ensure optimum support to achieve IT project deliverables.
Ø Proactively sets performance expectations for project resources, including third-party suppliers to ensure delivery of quality results on time and acceptable cost. Reviews project budget variance and scope change requests and participates in the budget resolution process.
Ø Ensures that the scope of the projects align with business priorities.
Ø Manages all project / program-level risks, issues and interdependencies ensures appropriate escalation to achieve timeous resolution.
Ø Promotes collaboration and coordination across road categories of functional areas and stakeholders.
Ø Evaluates progress against key performance drivers and assess organizational opportunities and risks;
Ø Adheres to the organization’s delivery framework for capital expenditure projects and reports project progress (capital commitment, cashflow) accordingly.
Ø Supports the RC regulatory process for the approval of capital investment.
Ø Documents and publishes regular project status reports, IT Management, EXCO, Steering Committees etc.
Ø Actively manages and reports on project risks escalating any issues when/where appropriate.
Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on Portal and click on ATNS Careers no later than 31 October 2023.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Ø Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
Ø PMBOK, Prince II certification, or any other recognized project management certification (required); Agile and SAFe certifications not required but an advantage.
Minimum Experience
Ø Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT.
Ø Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Project Management
Ø Minimum 3 large scale projects implemented successfully in the last 7 years.
Ø Minimum 3 years of leadership responsibility managing midsize to large teams and influencing senior level management key stakeholders.
Ø Knowledge of the Aviation industry is an added advantage.
Ø Other relevant professional registration is an added advantage.
