Job description
To credibly engage with business owners of projects to help define projects, requirements, and scope; to understand business requirements, map these to existing tools, standards, architecture and craft appropriate solutions; to then project manage the plan/design/develop phases of the project according to KPMG’s project management methodology; to engage with ITS and with vendors on the necessary aspects of all projects; and to provide reporting and visibility of project related activities within their responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Participates in prioritisation of portfolio for all IT projects to ensure business and IT value, and manage risk
Manages projects and programs to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and meet functional requirements and quality standards
Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation
To coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments
Draw up and obtain approval of all required project documentation
Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing regular contact on project status and changes
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels when needed — escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans
- Excellent client focus
Ability to deal with conflict
Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity
Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations
Ability to multi-task
The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity
The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines
Ability to manage resources
Team player who is self-aware
Strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common sense approach to problem solving
Sound decision making ability
Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment
High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality
Technology savvy
Skills
- technical
- time management
- effective communication