Conduct regular internal audits and project reviews with the Project Managers and Team Leaders to ensure adherence to the MRI 4D Framework and identify areas for improvement
Use MRI tools, systems and data to assess project compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, report on actions, plans and budgets
Prepare and present audit reports, highlighting compliance issues, risks, and recommendations for corrective actions
Provide guidance and support to PMs in implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track
Develop and enhance project governance documentation, including policies, procedures, templates and guidelines and oversee communication and implementation
Ensure governance is applied correctly on MRI projects
Drive efficiencies within PMO and project management teams, working closely with your fellow PMO Coordinator to streamline processes
Create and maintain management reports to track project status and performance
Participate in PM focus groups and contribute insights from governance activities
Assist PM Team Leaders and PMs in identifying and resolving project issues and bottlenecks
Coordinating Lessons Learnt activities
Develop and deliver training sessions to Project Managers and project teams on governance processes, methodologies, and best practices
Requirements
Minimum 5-years of experience in project management or in a Project Management Office Team within a professional services team in a software company.
PRINCE 2, PMBOK, PMP or equivalent project management course
An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
Strong teamwork, and presentation skills
Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360
Ability to analyse financial data, including project budgets, risks and issues
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Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
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Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are expanding our PMO Coordination function by adding a second team member to accelerate delivery, provide greater coverage, and enable the team to scale more quickly.
In this role you will support Project Management Teams in organising and administering all types of projects, from simple activities to more complex implementations. Working as part of a small but growing team, you will share responsibilities with your fellow PMO Coordinators, ensuring that project governance processes run smoothly and consistently.
Reporting to the Regional Services Operations Team, you will work closely with Global PMO, Project Managers (PMs), Team Leaders, and delivery teams to coordinate various aspects of project management processes. The primary objective of this role is to support overall project governance, with a strong emphasis on project tracking and reporting to ensure projects meet deadlines, stay within budget, and are managed in accordance with the MRI 4D Framework.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of project management processes and governance. In this role, you will perform a range of coordinating tasks, such as schedule and risk management, as well as administrative duties, including maintaining project documentation and producing reports. You will work collaboratively with the other PMO Coordinator to share best practices, balance workloads, and ensure consistent support across all projects.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the South Africa Cape Town office.
Please note that this position will be supporting the UK region and therefore, working UK hours (10:00 - 18:30 SA time and until 19:30 during daylight saving)
Mrisoftware · Cape Town, South Africa