Project Management Lead

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In todays iNTTerconnected world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the worlds most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team? Dimension Data is a proud member of the NTT Group, a global IT powerhouse headquartered in Japan. As part of NTT, we deliver a wide range of IT services and solutions to clients around the world. Although the Dimension Data brand was retired in some parts of the world in 2019, it remains well recognized in the Middle East and Africa. Join us and become part of the NTT family as we continue to provide innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives.

Oversees the execution and completion of technology solutions projects in the professional services arena.

Manages people who lead projects supporting the company-client relationship, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Provides budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company personnel.

Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections.

Oversees performance of the installation and client acceptance of capitalized equipment, enterprise software systems, or system integration projects or engagements.

Typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills.

Serves as a mediator to internal issues and conflicting priorities for members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing solutions to clients.

Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Working at NTT

The role of Project Managment Lead is to develop and direct the planning / strategic planning of multiple projects related to client implementation. They oversee the coordination and management of employees and resources required to successfully complete client implementation projects, from initiation to completion within budget and on time, using either a waterfall or agile methodology.

Key role and responsibilities:

  • Oversee the execution and completion of client implementation projects
  • Oversee people who lead projects supporting the company-client relationship, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Provides budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company employees
  • Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections
  • Oversees performance of the installation and client acceptance of capitalized equipment, enterprise software systems, or system integration projects or engagements
  • Serve as a mediator to internal issues and conflicting priorities for members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing solutions to clients
  • Determine and define client implementation project scope and objectives
  • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
  • Create the project management plan based on requirements and obtain sign off
  • Track projects cost to monitor compliance to budget
  • Develop and manage a detailed client implementation project schedule and work plan
  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
  • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
  • Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation and administration and develop relevant project status and related reports
  • Ensure that project milestones are met, project scope changes are aligned to budget and managed effectively
  • Action improvements from project reviews using artefacts from projects including historical metrics to improve current project processes and increase project quality delivery
Knowledge, skills and attributes:
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong organizing, planning and administration skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Adaptable and flexible with sound collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage conflict using a solution-focused approach
  • Ability to solve problems creatively
  • Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget and timeline
  • Ability to coordinate the activities of a variety of stakeholders to drive completion of projects
  • Software knowledge, e.g. Power BI, Project Web App
Academic qualifications and certifications:
  • Bachelors or equivalent degree in the relevant field of study
  • Relevant certifications, such as PMI, Project management professional, CAPM, PMP or Prince 2 etc.
Required experience:
  • Professional experience in project management experience in a cross-business unit capacity
  • Proven project management experience including high complexity, cross business unit projects
  • Experience using with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Demonstrated experience managing the entire project lifecycle
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating operational tasks of a team
  • Demonstrated experience delivering client implementation projects
  • Experience delivering projects using an agile methodology
  • Experience interacting with client stakeholders on planning, progress tracking, communication, and escalation activities
  • Experience interacting with executive stakeholders and providing feedback in steering committee meetings
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Skills Summary Change Management, Computer System Architecture, Contract Management, Escalation Management, Financial Management, Project Management Tools, Quality Assurance (QA), Technical Knowledge

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Workplace type: On-site Working

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

Being part of a global pioneer - where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology - backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the worlds internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the groups many new firsts.

Making a difference - by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.

Being your best self - in a progressive Connected Working environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career - with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.

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  • Job Id
    JD1298523
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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