Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Johannesburg (Needs to be flexible regarding working locations) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.NB: PM's with website implementation experience.The Senior Associate Client Project Manager leads and directs concurrent client projects classified as standard. The individual may also be involved in larger-scale projects supervised by a Senior Project and/or Programme Manager. The primary responsibility of the Senior Associate Client Project Manager will be to interface with all project stakeholders to take projects from original concept through to final implementation, including handing over to Operations (whether internal or into the client's support operations).Key Roles and Responsibilities:Interfaces with all project stakeholders to take projects from original concept through to final implementationContributes to the pre-sales process by providing proposalsEnsures that the project delivers the as-sold solution, remains within baseline budget, and is delivered on time while achieving quality criteria and maintaining client satisfactionManages client satisfaction, commitment, and expectations to high service levels and manage escalations adequatelyManages the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that client requirements are met, timelines are adhered to, and deliverables are achievedEnsures effective project planning, stakeholder management, team coordination, risk mitigation, and quality assuranceKnowledge, Skills and Attributes:Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects from initiation to completionAbility to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clientsExcellent client-centricity skills and ability to work at client sitesAbility to manage customer satisfaction, commitment, and expectations to high service levels and manage escalations adequatelyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent team-building skills and ability to work in high-pressure environmentsAbility to manage urgent asks simultaneouslyGood business acumen and commercial skillsCollaborative, passionate, strong initiative, self-driven with a commitment to succeedDecisive with good attention to detail abilityWorks on problems of moderate scope, often varied and nonroutine where analysis requires a review of a variety of factorsFocuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial analysis for reviewAcademic Qualifications and Certifications:Project Management degree or equivalent with a moderate level of related experienceRelevant project management certifications preferably PMPITIL certification is preferableRequired Experience:Moderate level project management experience preferably in a multinational professional services environmentModerate level client engagement experienceDemonstrated understanding of the project life cycleDemonstrated competency in project change managementModerate level experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraintsSkills SummaryBusiness Acumen, Customer Centricity, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assurance (QA), Resource Management, Systems Integration#J-18808-Ljbffr