Project Manager Midrand

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Telecommunications Management Reference: 196727 Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Telecommunications Management Reference: 196727 Sectors: Telecommunications Management Reference: 196727 Reference: 196727

Employer: Cell C

At Cell C, we are not just a telecommunications company; we are a people-centric and consumer-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. In line with our dedication to customer-centricity, we are seeking a seasoned professional as a Project Manager to join our dynamic team of #Unstoppables.

To plan, control and monitor projects (obvious/complex/Sub-projects) within the department, from startup to the close out of projects and initiatives. • Leads in the development of project objectives, work plans, timelines, and implementation schedules • Manage activities in the project lifecycle • Prepares progress reports and diversions from projects plans, budgets and schedules • Controls and coordinates interdependencies between all project stakeholders • Maintains relevant project schedules and document tracking systems

Planning • Plans, prioritises, and allocates tasks for multiple project teams • Plans multiple activities relating to project goals, work plans, timelines, and implementation approaches

Scope of Projects • Plan, control and monitor multiple projects (obvious/complex/Sub-projects) projects • Assist with the implementing and monitoring of the principles as set out in the EPMO governance framework • Assist the Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager with the delivery associated governance framework, operating model, and processes

Project /Task Management • Guiding sub-functional areas with project planning and scheduling • Monitoring progress and deadlines according to the project plans • Conducting status meetings on obvious/complex/Subprojects • Deliver projects on time within budget and that any variances are managed correctly • Manage the coordination of program’s components, the relationship with other programs and the interface to business development and business portfolio management • Set and agree on the objectives for Projects for the portfolio • Regular reports on the status of projects: Change control, change requests, as may be required from time to time • Manage the interdependencies between projects • Ensure that the Projects in the portfolio are according to approved business requirements (Quality Control as well as Scope Management) • Keep track of contractual deliverables • Ensure that projects adhere to the agreed Project delivery Policies, Processes and Procedures • Implement and manage project risk and deliver agreed reporting and escalation thereof to the business risk management and audit functions • Project resource allocation and management • Oversee and monitor/track processes against respective process performance baselines, identify gaps and provide improvement suggestions • Track success of above-mentioned improvement suggestions • Act as point of escalation for late delivery of project milestones (e.g., documentation) • Manage, facilitate, and communicate the impact of project changes (scope, cost, time) • Project and requirement status, forecasting, budget, expectation management, escalation and roadmap as needed • Maintain an ongoing list of priority of each of the requirements and projects managed • Communicate risks associated with projects with the relevant project owners and sponsors • Oversee and manage delivery expectation and negotiate delivery timeframes • To effectively manage the delivery, governance, and communications with all project stakeholders • To ensure that all contractual obligations are being fulfilled • Maintain awareness of interdependencies for projects • Tracks the impact of own allocated, obvious/Sub-projects, evaluates the achieved results

• Enhance and maintain policies, processes, and procedures within project implementation • Remain current with industry trends and initiatives • Implement new and improved methodologies on an ongoing basis to ensure continuous improvement • Contributes to continuous process improvement to enable effective project management processes • Provide business leadership throughout the project life cycle • Participate/plan the prioritization process of all requirements received

Communication • Assist in the facilitation of team and stakeholder meetings • Deliver informative, well-organized presentations • Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully • Compiles and provides regular project status reports

Cost and Budget Management • Manage the approved budget within area of control • Prepare cost tracking and variation reports • Make recommendations for budget-affecting change requests • Inform Management timeously of potential over-spend

People Engagement/Mentorship • Manage the approved budget within area of control • Prepare cost tracking and variation reports • Make recommendations for budget-affecting change requests • Inform Management timeously of potential over-spend • Builds customer relationships to provide sound customer service through communication, transparency, and delivery • Coordinates project teams, internal staff, external parties, and management • Provides input into the identification and development of best practices for working with or adding value to the customer (internal) • Provide an advisory and support function • Initiate appropriate Labour Relation action required within section • Facilitate personal and professional growth of others within the business area by sharing personal knowledge, skills, information, and insights that have been learned through the years • Create opportunities and conduct activities for collaboration, goal achievement and problem-solving to help less experienced persons in the business area to perform their job more effectively and/or progress in their career

Health and Safety Compliance • Conform and adhere to Safety, Health and Environmental legislative requirements • Report any health and safety concerns/incidents in the workplace to the manager / health and safety representative • Assist Cell C to establish and maintain a fully compliant Healthy and Safe Work Environment • Attend the Safety, Health and Environmental workshops as required by management • Participate in the appointment of the SHE representative, first-aiders and evacuation marshals as per legislation and Cell C requirements

Problem Solving • Probes to determine the actual nature or underlying cause of problems • Applies template driven project management principles and processes to simple projects • Acts as a point of escalation for late delivery of project milestones

Decision Making • Makes decisions regarding the coordination of interdependencies between all project stakeholders • Prepares reports for supporting decision-making

Perform any other related duties as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications • Diploma Project Management or related qualification (Certificate - Project Management - NQF Level 6) • PMBOK & Agile Certified

• 4-6 years’ experience project management with technical and business departments • 3 years Agile: managing a Scrum team as Scrum master • Broad knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques • Sound capability in the use of project management tools and systems (MS Office Suite • An addition of at least 3 years’ leadership experience

• Basic Project Management Skills, Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills, Basic financial understanding, Sound knowledge and working experience in Oracle, General Documentation Control & Information System Methods • Information Technology / Commercial (Pre-paid, Postpaid/ FTTH) / Customer Value Management & Digital channel / Retail environment experience

"Cell C is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic."