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    Project Manager

    We are looking for an experienced Project Manager in South Africa. This individual should be excited about the Microsoft productivity stack, be skilled, organized and reliable.  Being a people person is a definite plus.

About Us

Who we are

GTconsult is a leading provider of SharePoint services, helping businesses around the world to improve their collaboration, document management, and business intelligence. We specialize in a wide range of services, including custom development, implementation, migration, training, and support

What we do

At GTconsult we design, develop and implement secure productivity solutions for companies around the world leveraging the SharePoint and Office 365 platform.  We have offices in South Africa, United Kingdom and United states. Our clients range across multiple industries from mining to retail, insurance to health care and banking to telecoms. Our go to solutions start from company intranets which enable companies become more governed and organized.  Our Workbench solutions take productivity to a new level embracing out of the box configurations with custom workflows and front end code to create unique custom solutions for any company.


Check out some of our case studies to find out more.

Who you will be working with

We are geeks, we laugh at meme’s, we mock muggles and push the boundaries for our customers. We always come up against bigger corps who we usually beat head to head and we love Friday drinks and down time.

Who we are looking for

The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfil client needs.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to the owner of the business. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Job Responsibilities

·  Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
·  Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
·  Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
·  Ensure resource availability and allocation
·  Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
·  Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
·  Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
·  Report and escalate to management as needed
·  Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
·  Perform risk management to minimize project risks
·  Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
·  Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
·  Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
·  Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
·  Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
·  Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
·  Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
·  Use and continually develop leadership skills
·  Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
·  Perform other related duties as assigned
·  Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Requirements

  • Proven working experience in project management 3 years minimum
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 
  • Project Management Professional
  • Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Project Manager Skills & Proficiencies

  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Project budgeting
  • Project management software
  • Risk management
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Time management

Perks

We offer a great working environment with great perks.  Some of the perks of working at GTconsult include:

·  Hybrid work
·  Friday drinks in the office or join online, we call it whine wine and wind down :)
·  Team Building Events
·  Annual year-end retreat with the entire company.
·  Medical aid and provident fund (if you have been with us for over a year).
·  Travel
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We hire great talent and always challenge the status quo.

While it isn’t always fun and games, you will be expected to fulfill all your responsibilities with excellence and take responsibility for your tasks.

If you feel like this is a challenge you want to take on, apply below.