Career Details

What’s in it for you?

Being a position that falls in thesenior cadre, the role itself is an exciting mix of operational delivery and anopportunity to explore the stakeholder management in you. We strongly believe in freedomof operation and that clearly reflects in our modus operandi. Apart fromholding the Business Solutions Manager function, the expansion mode that we arepresently in will provide you with an opportunity to delve into new avenues.

Skillsets we would like to see youexhibit,

Rolespecific skillsets:

General Function:

·        The Project Manager has primaryresponsibility for defining, planning, tracking and managing the project theyare assigned.

·        He/she is responsible for identifyingkey resources and providing the direction required for meeting the projectobjectives.

·        He/she is also responsible for ensuringappropriate management, customer and supplier involvement throughout the lifeof the project.

·        Qualifications and skills of the ProjectManager include an ability to lead and motivate people and encourage teamwork,an ability to communicate effectively with senior management, and a clearvision of what determines a successful product for the customer and for thecompany.

Characteristic Duties andResponsibilities:

Plan the project

·        Define the scope of the project incollaboration with senior management

·        Create a detailed work plan whichidentifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete theproject

·        Determine the resources (time, money,equipment, etc) required to complete the project

·        Develop a schedule for projectcompletion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities

·        Review the project schedule with seniormanagement and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities;revise the schedule as required

·        Determine the objectives and measuresupon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Staff the project

·        In consultation with the appropriatemanager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriateskills for the project activities

·        Manage project staff and/or volunteersaccording to the established policies and practices of the organization

·        Ensure that personnel files are properlymaintained and kept confidential

·        Ensure that all project personnelreceive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project

Implement the project

·        Execute the project according to theproject plan

·        Develop forms and records to documentproject activities

·        Set up files to ensure that all projectinformation is appropriately documented and secured

·        Monitor the progress of the project andmake adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of theproject

·        Establish a communication schedule toupdate client including appropriate staff in the organization on the progressof the project

·        Review the quality of the work completedwith the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the projectstandards

Control the project

·        Write reports on the project formanagement

·        Monitor and approve all budgeted projectexpenditures

·        Monitor project progress to seniormanagement and client on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)

·        Ensure that all financial and timesheetrelated records for the project are up to date

CoreCompetencies:

·        Service Orientation – Should be aware ofboth - the internal as well as external customers and their needs; and iscommitted to meeting the customers’ evolving, long-term needs – the focus is onSERVICE

·        Result Orientation – Should be able todirect efforts towards developing and implementing realistic action plans tomeet business objectives; with a sense of urgency – the focus is on achievingRESULTS

·        Initiative – One must not onlyunderstand and accept the responsibilities towards his/her job; but alsoproactively works towards identifying challenges and its resolution – the focusis on seeking SOLUTIONS

·        Professionalism – Should have in-depthknowledge of all functions and displays not only required skill-set, but alsoethics and integrity while conducting the job – the focus is on PROFESSIONALISM

·        Cooperation – One must ensure completionof all tasks at hand and simultaneously extends support to team members anddisplays joint ownership towards achieving business objectives    – the focus is on TEAMWORK

·        Communication/Feedback – Should believein providing feedback to other associates and receiving feedbacks to enhanceperformance, thereby meeting business objectives – the focus is on OPENCOMMUNICATION