Senior Project Manager

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our UniQue team.

What will you be bringing to the team?

• Plan, implement, and manage the assigned projects in accordance with the appropriate client's regulations and management policies and procedures
• Develop business case (including procurement strategy, benefit and risk analyses, project proposal, and/or statement of works) to secure sponsor acceptance and funding
• Execute the necessary Management, Coordination, and Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services
• Take responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis, and problem resolution
• Deliver projects within defined Scope, Time, Cost, and Quality tolerances and report on progress regularly and ad-hoc as required
• Identify, plan, and allocate the resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary
• Manage the project's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report any recognized anomalies and initiate corrective actions
• Manage Risks and Issues proactively, keep the Risks-/Issues slog up-to-date, and report any deviations directly with applicable courses of actions
• Manage proactively the cash flow of projects and contribute to financial planning and reporting
• Support the annual and multi-year Business Planning and forecasting by accurately planning and forecasting own projects
• Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members)
• Lead meetings and conferences with team members, internal/external stakeholders, and customers
• Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders
• Ensure project artefacts are of the highest quality, accurate and up-to-date by reviewing and maintaining them regularly
• Participate in other project management-related activities
• Undertake relevant technical support and maintenance activities to keep project and risk plans and/or any other relevant information up-to-date in the Enterprise Business Applications
• Deputize for higher grade staff (Principal Project Manager)

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience
• A recognised formal Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner / Project Management Professional (PMP). The lack of formal qualifications can be compensated for by the demonstration of expertise and experience in the domain
• Recent extensive Project Management experience (at least 3 years) in a large-scale IT organization
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering, and implementation of communication aspects of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems
• Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies, relevant to the work, i.e., Deployable Communication and Information Systems (CIS) network design, switched multimedia networks, and familiarity with related international/commercial/industrial standards
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing, with good briefing skills
• Excellent use of the English language (verbal & written)

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.