The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from initiation, through planning, execution and close in a manner that ensures that Amplia’s strategic goals are met.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from initiation, through planning, execution and close in a manner that ensures that Amplia’s strategic goals are met, and operational benefits are delivered within the project’s constraints. The project manager maintains functions such as project governance, methodology and standards compliance while maintaining effective communications with stakeholders throughout the project.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure project plans and related activities support project objectives and major deliverables.
• Facilitate appropriate communication methods and tracking tools to ensure identification and management of risks and changes, mitigation strategies, plan activities, dependencies, impacts, escalation channels, financial budget and detailed project documentation.
• Tactical planning and execution for the project
• Project status reporting to executive management
• Evaluate, negotiate, and prioritize work requests for effective resource availability and allocation.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans and all required project documentation in keeping with Amplia’s project management methodology and best practices.
• Manage the relationship with all stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to project stakeholders as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Develop and maintain quality management plans to ensure project requirements are met.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Validate project benefits identified by the business and track their realisation.
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Contribute to the development of Amplia’s project management methodology by capturing and analysing lessons learned and developing/ applying new templates to meet new project needs.
• Development and presentation of project reports to Executive and other project stakeholders
• Perform other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Business or Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• PMI PMP certification or the equivalent 
• Post-Graduate studies is an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in IT and/or Telecommunications
• Working knowledge of project management lifecycle and techniques
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Project Applications
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in time sensitive, high-pressure situations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to exercise flexibility and judgement in assessing project issues and associated risks.
• Manage the procurement of new products and services in keeping with procurement policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of Request for Procurement documents by providing or validating project management and/or other business requirements.
• Creating and/or updating process maps to support project and operational requirements
• Attend HSE and project training as required.
• Organizational Change Management and Organizational Transformation
• Process improvement and re-engineering.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Management experience
• Self-starter works with minimal supervision and able to exercise initiative.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing initiatives and prioritize workload.