Project Manager

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Project Manager, within the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management.

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Project Manager, within the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management.

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Manager will be primarily expected to lead on projects directed by the Head of the PMO, inclusive, but not limited to the successful planning and delivery of priority development investments. These Projects may span a range of ministries and departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the planning and management of projects to time, cost and quality, to deliver the identified benefits for the Government and People of Montserrat. 
• Develop and maintain project plans, scopes, and schedules (in line with programme, portfolio and strategic objectives) taking account of technical feasibility, key dependencies, stakeholders and resources. 
• Employ effective and dynamic management of risks (threats and opportunities) assumptions, issues, decisions, and dependencies. 
• Identify, monitor and (where delegated) engage stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and buy-in
• Manage projects and project teams in line with governance arrangements for project management, ensuring that relevant roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are defined and aligned to organisational practice. 
• Work in collaboration with the Procurement Office to ensure that supplier engagement, procurement and contract management are undertaken effectively to support delivery. 
• Track the progress of projects, and use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost;
• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Populate and maintain required project documentation including reports on the progress of projects, highlighted issues and making recommendations to address these issues.  
• Support the preparation of reports for project, programme, and portfolio committee meetings. 
• Use project management tools such as MS Projects to ensure that Gantt Charts are used in the preparation of project plans and to track the progress of projects during implementation.
• Ensure that the required reports are prepared for the various internal and external stakeholders using the relevant templates and the reports are on time. 
• Be an advocate for change management and transformation – keeping benefits and outcomes at the forefront of project management. 
• Support the PMO’s capacity building activities and the ongoing continuous improvement of project management standards, practices, tools and templates.  
• Assist in the development of a Project Management Methodology (PMM) to be used to standardize project management in the ministries and departments.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

Academic:

• Bachelors Degree in Project Management, Project Engineering or a related field. 

Other:

• Certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Prince2, APM, MSP will be an asset 
• Knowledge of financial guidelines and project funding requirements and an understanding of Government’s relationship and association with Regional Agencies.  
• Knowledge of The Public Financial Management Act, Procurement Regulations 2019, Financial Regulations and General Orders. 
• Knowledge of Government Legislations and Regulations.
• A thorough understanding of Government policies, role, and functions.
• An appreciation for Strategic and Project planning techniques.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks
• Risk management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in project management methodologies 
• Technical skills relevant to the industry 

Experiences:

• At least 3-4 years of experience managing projects which include construction projects.
• Experience managing foreign funded or Public Sector projects.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a Permanent & Pensionable or Contractual basis.