Manager Projects Kabul, Afghanistan Package: US$4000 PER MONTH TAX FREE + ALLOWANCES compensation SUMMARY: The Program Management Office is responsible for implementing, maintaining and supporting the effective and efficient execution of projects within company. The role of the Project Manager is to strengthen the governance of projects within company so that we can improve the prioritisation and delivery of benefits from our investments. This role involves providing overall coordination for large and/or strategic projects within company. It combines both strategic and advisory elements as well as more hands on management and analysis activities. The Project Manager will support the corporate decision-making process for selecting, optimizing and executing projects, deploying products and harvesting benefits, all based on the organization’s strategic plan and available resources. The Project Manager reports to the Director of PMO and. The role may also report to a board or steering committee in respect of a particular project(s). The key activities that the Project Manager will be responsible for are: 1.Collection of project initiatives, project evaluation and project prioritization: •Supporting the process of project prioritization, approval and initiation, •Providing business analysis input and managing the provision of business analysis services (this is likely to involve managing both contract and permanent business analysis resources as well as directly undertaking some business analysis). •Conduct project modelling and analysis •Review and analyze all proposed projects relative to the organization’s strategic direction •Prioritize projects based on optimum project benefit to the organization. •Conduct scenario planning and analysis to justify the selection and relative risks involved •Verify that all projects add value to the organization •Managing level risk for company projects. 2.Project planning, scheduling and monitoring •Ensure stakeholder engagement and responsibility is assigned to secure project benefits •Ensure corporate systems are in place to capture true cost/benefit comparisons project by project •Oversee and coordinating projects as required •Report actual benefits relative to intended benefits over the longer time •Regularly report status and make recommendations •Provide a quality assurance role ensuring that projects are well managed and adhere to appropriate standards and good practice. •Support individual projects by providing advice and guidance regarding project governance, management and benefits realization. •Project managing some individual projects within PMO. The post also involves being part of the overall PMO management team and contributing to the collective leadership of the work of the team. The post holder may also be asked to undertake other duties outside of this description that are commensurate with their grade and experience. QUALIFICATION: The ideal post holder will be educated to degree level and have some form of formal project / program management qualification. A background in systems engineering or finance are preferred for this role EXPERIENCE: •Sound experience managing projects using a formal project management methodology, business analysis or business change •Managing multiple concurrent initiatives. •A strong track record of successful delivery and benefits realization. SKILLS: •Proven influencer and communicator with stakeholders at all levels. •Project and program management: Able to manage complex, business led change projects including concurrent projects. Will be qualified in or have proven experience using recognized project management methods. •Risk management: Experienced in the identification, assessment and management of project risks – able to manage the risk not just the list. •Business analysis: Proven competency in business analysis, requirements definition and business case production. •Client management: tactful, resolute and committed to providing excellent customer service. •Delivering results: ability to plan and organize self and work in order to achieve objectives and targets. Is determined to deliver outcomes and is able to overcome obstacles in order to move forward. Accountable for the delivery of outcomes, strives to meet and exceed the expectations of customers. •Forward thinking: has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future. •Communication: strong written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences including senior management and the Board. •Influencing and negotiating: has the confidence and gravitas to influence and challenge at executive level. •Working with others: ability to work effectively with colleagues, managers, suppliers and stakeholders. Understands the importance of developing effective partnership relationships with key suppliers. Capable of training, supervising and managing staff in project management and business analysis. If interested, send your CVs at M.durrani@techresourcers
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