Project Manager

at  Akkodis

JOINING AKKODIS AS A CONSULTANT

• Weekly Pay
• No payrolling processing fees
• Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
• Consultant gatherings events
• Akkodis SME meet ups/information sessions
• EAP Support Program
• Dedicated Account Management Support Team
  Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy.
  “Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds”.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Possession of Prince 2 Practitioner qualification
• Prior experience in ICT project

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Diverse and up-to-date experience in both public and private sectors
• Recent proficiency with Microsoft Project and other Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
• Recent experience in successfully delivering multiple application/COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) projects within a complex environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

We need a Project Manager to oversee the effective execution of a significant transformative program involving our client’s vital internal systems within a PRINCE2 framework. This role entails upholding organizational governance and meeting business requirements while ensuring the realization of benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager will be tasked with the following:

• Coordinate project activities and resources to achieve the desired outcome within designated budget and timeframes.
• Foster close collaboration with project stakeholders, such as Project Executives, Project Board Members, Senior Users, Senior Suppliers, Senior Management, and other Project Managers.
• Serve as a conduit between ICT and business units to ensure alignment with their requirements.
• Effectively handle risks, issues, conflicts, change requests, and priorities, along with managing project finances.
• Develop and upkeep project schedules and oversee project resource allocations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the project team.
• Deliver timely and precise progress reports to stakeholders.
• Implement Agile, PRINCE2, and MSP governance frameworks.
• Ensure proper project governance and assurance activities are established, including the development and implementation of governance structures and processes to ensure compliance with relevant policies.
• Develop and execute communication plans, organizational change management plans, and benefit realization plans when necessary.
• Communicate project updates to executive leadership, stakeholders, and team members.
• Prepare and present periodic reports and executive briefs on project status and performance.
• Fulfill any other duties as required.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Possession of Prince 2 Practitioner qualification
• Prior experience in ICT projects

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Diverse and up-to-date experience in both public and private sectors
• Recent proficiency with Microsoft Project and other Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
• Recent experience in successfully delivering multiple application/COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) projects within a complex environment.

Talented, committed, and can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Vetrivel Selvaraj on 04 69 343 247 | vetrivel.selvaraj@akkodisgroup.com or Vidya Sadawarte - 04 06 5527 734 | vidya.sadawarte@akkodisgroup.com