Senior Project Manager & Implementation Consultant (FTC)

at  Saratoga

Saratoga is looking for a Senior Project Manager / Systems Implementation Consultant to join our high performing team of business thought leaders. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of managing key stakeholders through systems implementation projects, have Warehouse Management experience, but experience of supply chain management is required as a minimum. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of an extension.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• IT related undergrad in B.Com IS or Honours in BBusSc IS / B.Com IS
• Preference to candidates that have completed or are studying towards completing project management certifications (PMI / PRINCE2).

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ IT project management consulting experience.
• Ideally have Warehouse Management experience, but experience of supply chain management is required as a minimum
• Ability to work with globally distributed team as Development team based in Cape Town, but Analysts based internationally
• Have strong stakeholder management skills as you will need to manage parallel warehouse management system implementations across 2 sets of stakeholders (FMCG / Health & Beauty)
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge across Business Analysis / Quality Assurance and the ability to apply them in medium to business-critical project environments.
• Ability to comprehend new and difficult technology issues and translate them for business understanding.
• Demonstrated skills in project management tools and techniques as defined by PMI / PRINCE2 or similar professional body.
• Proficient in Project Management Principles and execution
• Exposure to Agile Methods

WHO WE ARE

Saratoga is a company filled with like-minded individuals who deliver quality solution delivery services and are motivated to make a positive impact in the world through technology. We partner with our global client base to deliver innovative business and technology solutions to market fast, cost-effectively and ethically.
As a values-driven organisation, our values of People Matter, Mutual Respect and Personal Excellence guide us in how we work with our clients, business partners and each other. We offer our people a well-rounded work experience. From training, career development and tech talks to help our staff develop their skills and knowledge. To virtual and in-person socials to give our teams the opportunities to connect, and reward and recognition programmes to celebrate the awesome work and achievements of our people.
While we offer remote working, we are a consulting company, so you may be required to work from the client site occasionally.
We strive to provide innovative solutions and inspire each other to be the best we can be. If you’re looking to join an organisation where people really do matter, take a look at our open roles: www.saratoga.co.za/careers/

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following key deliverables:

• Responsible for managing the delivery of multiple complex software implementation projects, using industry standard development / delivery methodologies
• Leading and coaching of multi-workstream projects and distributed teams to high performance levels (team size of 10+ individuals)
• Manage and control the definition of scope of project requirements and high-level solutions with product and client business owners
• Responsible for managing project requirements into development teams and user acceptance on delivery
• Manages stakeholders ranging from operational to senior / executive
• Manages project delivery associated with contracts and agreements (internal and external stakeholders)
• Prepares realistic and achievable project plans and strategies across SDLC
• Effectively control and manage risks, issues and dependencies within a project
• Establish, manage and report on project budget and finance
• Use of best practices tools, methods and techniques to drive the delivery process