Accountability: Project Definition and Planning (25%)

• Evaluate business need for change and create or assist in creation of business case.
• Define, scope and plan the project and agree structure and deliverables.
• Obtain sign-off of business case from Project Sponsor as appropriate.
• Prepare and agree detailed project/sub project responsibilities.
• Agree resource requirements with Business, IT Support Exc.

Accountability: Project & Change Delivery (50%)

• Responsible for small Project Management initiatives, acting either alone or managing small numbers of staff (often from the BAU line who are often seconded part-time to the project).
• Comply with the appropriate structures established and maintained by the Project Manager, to ensure the delivery of projects.
• Prepare current and accurate forecast of costs, cash flow, timescales and resource requirements and agree with the Project Steering Committee
• Identify all products and tasks associated with their completion.  Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project and resource plans, with current estimates for activity completion.
• Prepare and agree detailed project plans to meet project objectives on time and within budget.
• Co-ordinate, review and report project progress against plan and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Follow agreed controls for resource, schedule and quality.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder management (minimal engagement required).
• Identify areas of risk, concern, change and issue management procedures, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Ensure business benefits are owned and delivered.
• Manage the handover of project deliverables and completion of the project

Accountability: Stakeholder Management (25%)

• Identify, analyse and understand expectations from project stakeholders
• Effective management of stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Regular verbal and written communication to present business case, obtain commitment and support and report progress on the project to relevant stakeholders.
• Consultations with Accountable Executive / sponsor to report progress on the project, escalate issues etc.
• Communication with various businesses and other enablers to support project when required.

Education

National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)