Junior IT Project Manager

Junior IT Project Manager Product/Project management

Cape Town - Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:

MANAGE multiple large and complex IT infrastructure projects from inception to completion, within scope, budget, time, and quality as the next Junior IT Project Manager sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will project manage with overall responsibility for the planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure of projects while co-ordinating installations between vendors, clients and technical teams. You will require Matric/Grade 12 with a relevant Bachelor's Degree and Project Management Certification with a minimum of 3 years work experience in an ISP environment and 3-5 years working with IT projects. You must also have a solid understanding of networking (non-technical) including fibre, microwave, VLANs, etc. and a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and client/server architectures. You also need to be proficient with MS Projects and Smartsheet.

DUTIES:

• Create detailed plans for projects, including project schedule, budget, identifying project goals, setting timelines and identifying resources for the project, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with various teams to develop project plans.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Co-ordinate all team members to keep the project objectives on track.
• Escalate and resolve issues and risks.
• Generate project status reports.
• Assist in handover of projects to Operational/Support team.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the stakeholder engagement through the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Engage with vendors to ensure orders are placed and implemented on time and within budget.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications -

• Essential Matric or Grade 12.
• Bachelor's or appropriate Degree and Project Management Certifications.

Experience/Skills -

• At least 3-year experience in ISP environment.
• 3-5 Years' experience in IT projects.
• Must have a basic understanding of networking (non-technical): fibre, microwave, VLANs etc.
• Understands basic IT infrastructure and client/server architectures.
• Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Projects and Smartsheet.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate Sales, Technical Teams and Vendors.
• Car and Driver's License.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Must be highly organised.
• Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team.
• Good written and verbal communication
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Conflict resolution experience.
• Adaptability.
• Able to tolerate stress.

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