Plessey is a leading solution provider focused on the planning, building and support of innovative ICT infrastructure across Africa. Founded almost a century ago in 1917, Plessey is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dimension Data and has been operating in Africa for over 50 years with experience that\u2019s hard to beat. As a market leader in Africa and rated as one of the Top Best Employer in South Africa, Plessey is simply a great place to work.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s because of our high performance culture, passion, teamwork and ground-breaking solutions that we have become one of the Top ICT Company\u2019s in Africa. At Plessey we invest in our people and ensure their interests remain focused on the long term and closely aligned with those of our clients and shareholders. If you plan to join the Plessey family, we can offer you, amongst other things, exciting opportunities to work with great people in a leading technology environment.<\/p>\n
We are currently looking for a Project Manager to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives.<\/p>\n
The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all facets of projects including time, budget, quality and risk, both internal and external. Project management will be required throughout the complete project life cycle from tender phase through inception, definition, build, deployment to transition phase.<\/p>\n
What we expect you to do<\/strong> Create and all relevant project management documentation Project Resource Management: The above includes human and physical resources Here’s what we are looking for in candidates for this job:<\/strong> Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with Plessey.<\/p>\n Diversity in Plessey Primary Location: MEA-ZA-Gauteng-Midrand
\nProject scope management: Ensure correct brief is received from Sales\/Solutions Architects
\nFacilitate Project Scoping Workshops: The purpose of the workshop is to detail the scope of work in the project, to assign tasks and produce the necessary documentation to commence a project.<\/p>\n
\nControl a project in terms of aims, goals and objective of the sponsor
\nProject time management: Create and update Project Plan\/Rollout Schedule
\nControl project costs
\nProject Quality management
\nProject Communication management: This includes regular meetings with the customer where required, ensuring minutes of meetings are sent, escalation procedures are followed, reporting to management, general liaison with customer project team , and all other project stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\nProject Risk management
\nProject Integration: The Project Manager is the integrating link between all project stakeholders and activities
\nProject Closure: The Project Manager provides for acceptance of the project by the project sponsor, completion of various project records, final revision and issue of documentation to reflect the \u201cas-built\u201d condition and the retention of essential project documentation. Project closure also includes hand-over to Operations where applicable.<\/p>\n
\nApplicants MUST have a formal qualification in Project Management obtained within the last 5 years. A PMP certification would be of an advantage
\nTelecoms industry experience preferable
\n5 years\u2019 experience in project management including a track record of successful management of multiple, diverse, multi-disciplinary projects.
\nAn in depth understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
\nA good understanding of project financial models and the associated actual versus budget measurement.
\nProficient in MS Office suite including MS Projects
\nClient interface at all levels and people management.<\/p>\n
\nPlessey embraces the principles of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. The company is committed to the goals articulated in its Employment Equity Plan.<\/p>\n
\nRecruiter: Gen Mckay<\/p>\n