Sentinel Africa
is seeking to onboard a Senior Projects Lead.
They shall be
responsible for planning, overseeing, and executing projects
from inception to completion, ensuring they meet
organizational goals and client requirements. The role
involves managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and
stakeholder expectations, while also providing leadership to
the projects team and maintaining clear communication with all
involved parties.
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Project
Planning and Initiation:
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Define
project scope, goals, and deliverables.
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Develop
detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules.
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Identify
and allocate resources (budget, manpower,
tools).
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Conduct
risk assessments and establish risk
mitigation strategies.
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Project
Execution and Monitoring:
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Manage and
lead the project team to meet deliverables.
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Monitor
project progress, track milestones, and make adjustments
as necessary.
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Oversee
day-to-day activities to ensure alignment with project
goals.
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Identify
issues or obstacles and troubleshoot solutions.
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Stakeholder
Management:
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Communicate
project status, risks, and challenges to stakeholders
regularly.
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Facilitate
meetings with clients, stakeholders, and team
members.
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Gather and
address feedback to ensure client satisfaction and
alignment with expectations.
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Budget and
Resource Management:
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Develop
and maintain project budgets.
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Approve
expenditures and adjust budgets as needed.
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Ensure
optimal utilization of resources and identify areas for
cost-saving.
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Quality
Assurance:
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Establish
quality control standards and ensure compliance throughout
the project.
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Conduct
reviews and customer satisfaction surveys as
necessary.
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Ensure
final deliverables meet the quality
expectations of the client and
organization.
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Documentation and
Reporting:
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Maintain
comprehensive project documentation, including plans,
reports, and final deliverables.
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Provide
regular progress reports and dashboards for
stakeholders.
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Conduct
post-project evaluations and document lessons
learned.
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Present,
on a regular basis, performance of projects
at the Senior management and Executive
level.
Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in IT,
Business, or a related field.
Professional certifications
such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent
(preferred).
Proven experience as a Project
Manager or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of project
management methodologies (e.g., Agile,
Waterfall).
Excellent communication,
leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in project
management software (e.g., Microsoft Project,
Asana, Zoho Projects, Jira).
Should have a solid background
in Information Technology operations -
whether this be in systems administration, databases
management, Network administration, etc.
Skills:
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Leadership:
Ability to
lead cross-functional teams effectively.
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Organization:
Exceptional
organizational and multitasking skills.
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Time
Management:
Skilled in
prioritising and managing multiple tasks.
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Budget
Management:
Knowledge of
budgeting and resource allocation.
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Communication:
Clear and
effective communication with stakeholders at all
levels.
Reporting:
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The Senior Projects Lead reports to the Head of
Projects.