Job Description

Who are we?Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.What will you do?As an employee of the Project Management Office, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of medium to large sized technology projects to ensure successful project implementation and alignment with the business case.What will make you successful in this role?

• Ensure that the project charter or project management plan is adequately defined and aligned to the business case (where applicable) and understood and where appropriate assists in the development of the Benefits Realisation Plan (ito execution of BRP).
• Manages and is accountable for the delivery of multiple projects, programmes or single large/ complex projects/programmes with minimal supervision in accordance with the PM methodology, governance and standards.
• Ensure alignment between the approved Business Case and project delivery.
• Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilization.
• Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget, Dependency and Stakeholder management.
• Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU Support and Maintenance.
• Accountable for procurement process, vendor contracting and delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Effective utilization of project management forums for reporting, escalation and decision making (Project-, Steercom meetings).
• Apply for funds to be released for project execution with Sponsor approval.
• Facilitate prioritization process of scope items across multiple business entities based on:

• Available capacity
• Budget availability
• Expected business benefit realisation
• Formalise Change Management (scope, budget, timeline).
• Stakeholder management thorough stakeholder identification, establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders. Develops and ensures the execution of the communication plans during initiation and throughout the project.

Qualification

• Grade 12
• Relevant IT or Project Management qualification.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing medium to large complexity programs reporting into CIO's.
• Applicable experience in managing infrastructure projects or infrastructure on Business projects in a multi-vendor environment.
• Proven performance record in managing Financial or Life Insurance related application development projects.
• Experience in Business Case Development and estimations.

Knowledge

• Project Management Knowledge w.r.t.:

• Principles of Project Management
• Project Management methodologies
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Tools
• Project Planning and Control techniques
• Good understanding of SDLC processes
• Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Business Case Development
• Sound understanding of the RFP/RFI process
• Contract and Vendor Management
• Jira

Personal AttributesDirects work - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersPlans and aligns - Contributing through othersOptimises work processes - Contributing through othersAction orientated - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing strategicallyBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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