Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• National High School Senior Certificate (or equivalent)
• Graduate or qualified by experience
• Prince 2 Practitioner

Desirable:

• PMBOK Certification
• Experience in managing global or multi-site IT infrastructure rollouts
• Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid IT environments
• Negotiation Skills - Stakeholder management

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of Cisco networking equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless solutions, across multiple locations
• Develop and manage project plans, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met within budget and on schedule
• Maintain and update Project Documentation such as: Business case; Project management plan; Project Charter
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth installations and integrations
• Oversee risk management processes, proactively identifying and mitigating deployment challenges
• Lead cross-functional teams to take preventative (& corrective) action on any programme-related issues and escalate as required to ensure client requirements and due dates are met
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company security policies
• Apply & assure end-to-end Project Methodology and ensure high-quality results
• Provide clear and timely communication to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and issues
• Manage and track project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization
• Facilitate training and knowledge transfer to internal teams for post-deployment support
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future rollouts