3 Project Manager jobs in Bloemfontein

Purpose of the role: The successful candidate will manage the assigned unit in alignment with the sector's strategy, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing food production processes, delivering high-quality food services to clients, and managing the execution of creative events and functions. Education and Experience Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services, hospitality, or culinary arts is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in hospital catering is essential. Proven experience in competitive and sensitive markets is mandatory. Project management experience within the hospitality or catering industry is advantageous. Experience with implementing change programs and unit mobilization is beneficial. Familiarity with working within brand guidelines to achieve outcomes. Experience in costing, budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing is a plus. Demonstrated ability in managing successful teams or departments. A valid driver's license is required. Key areas of responsibilities: Manage daily operations of the unit in line with sector strategy, contract terms, and statutory requirements. Oversee the implementation of efficient food production processes. Deliver exceptional quality service to clients. Manage and coordinate the execution of creative functions and events. Lead menu planning, standardization, adoption, and costing. Ensure kitchen staff adhere to standardized recipes and maintain high food quality. Oversee daily bookkeeping, including capturing sales, stock management, and banking. Monitor and manage gross profit to meet budget targets. Maintain optimal stock levels. Ensure the efficient use and functionality of the electronic meal ordering system. Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring records are up to date. Lead workforce planning, payroll administration, performance management, and leave management. Enhance the customer experience through feedback and data-driven improvements. Ensure adherence to client service level agreements to maintain high service standards. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Strong understanding of the hospital catering environment. Knowledge of South African laws and industry regulations. Exceptional customer service and operational management skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Ability to organize and deliver outstanding events. Expertise in budget management and cost-saving initiatives. Proficient in drafting and analysing reports. Strong profit optimization skills are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Project Leads are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, liaising with clinical teams to improve patients' lives by bringing new drugs to the market faster. The Project Lead is an essential member of the core project team responsible for project delivery of clinical studies to meet contractual requirements in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices. Clinical Project Management is focused on project delivery, productivity and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Clinical Project leads can run their own studies. The Project Lead focus is on leveraging therapeutic expertise and IQVIA's suite of solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers
**Essential Functions**
- Participate in bid defense presentations in partnership with Business Development and may lead the presentation for smaller, less complex regional studies.
- May be responsible for delivery and management of smaller, less complex, regional studies.
- Develop integrated study management plans with the core project team.
- Accountable for the execution of clinical studies, or assigned portion of clinical studies, per contract while optimizing speed, quality and cost of delivery and ensuring consistent use of study tools and training materials and compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures.
- Set objectives of the core project team and/or sub-team(s) according to agreed upon contract, strategy and approach, effectively communicate and assess performance.
- Collaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.
- Monitor progress against contract and prepare/present project and/or sub-team information proactively to stakeholders internally and externally.
- Manage risk (positive and negative) and contingencies proactively and lead problem solving and resolution efforts.
- Achieve project quality by identifying quality risks and issues, responding to issues raised by project team and/or sub-team members and planning/implementing appropriate corrective and preventative action plans.
- May serve as primary or backup project contact with customer and would then own the relationship with the project's key customer contacts, as well as communicate/collaborate with IQVIA business development representatives, as necessary.;
- Build the cross-functional project team and lead their efforts; responsible for managing cross-collaboration of the core team and for overall project delivery to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.;
- Ensure the financial success of the project.
- Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities to bring revenue forward.
- Identify changes in scope and manage change control process as necessary.
- Identify lessons learned and implement best practices.
- May be assigned as the primary contact for vendors leading project vendor management and vendor management related activities as per project requirements.;
- Adopt corporate initiatives and changes and serve as a change advocate when necessary.
- Provide input to line managers of their project team members' performance relative to project tasks.
- Support staff development and mentor less experienced project team members on assigned projects to support their professional development.;
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field
- 5 years of prior relevant experience including > 1 years project management experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of job area, and broad knowledge of other related job areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Knowledge of clinical trials - Knowledge of clinical trial conduct, and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. ICH GCP and relevant local laws, regulations and guidelines, towards clinical trial conduct.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
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