Responsible for managing the initiation, planning, execution and closure of the INSIS Life Assurance System implementation project for Britam Life Assurance Company Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake project initiation activities including preparing a project charter and business case for assigned projects
Translates the project mandate into detailed concept, defining benefits, analysing interested parties, and defining deliverables
Responsible for providing strategic project planning, including resource planning, preparing a comprehensive project schedule and project budgeting
Mobilise project team consisting of internal business users, IT experts, business partners and third party suppliers
Lead the project team in execution of project activities ensuring required quality standards are adhered to
Vendor management to ensure project is delivered on time, on scope and within budget
Project risk management including carrying out risk assessments and designing and implementing risk mitigation initiatives
Develop and implement a communication and change management plan for the project
Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan to ensure project success
Updates the project plan as the project progresses, assess risk, resolves issues and reports
Manage project CAPEX and OPEX budgets
Provide periodic project status reports to key stakeholders
Employ business analysis, system design and system testing methodologies to manage quality of project deliverables ensuring business requirements are fully met
Ensure appropriate handover of the project including the documentation of lesson learned and a submission project report
Ensure proper integration (by appropriate communication and documentation) of the deliverables into existing IT infrastructure and business processes
Competencies
Ability to customise project management processes, tools and templates
Expert on Microsoft Project Management Tools
Excellent analytical and organisation skills
Strong goal setting and task prioritisation abilities
Effective communication skills verbal and written
Ability to reconcile key stakeholder interests
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks
Attention to detail
Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required
University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent
Project Management Expertise: Certification in Prince2 or PMP would be an added advantage
Minimum of 4- 6 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in managing a Life Assurance System Implementation
Business analysis and process design experience
