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• Uses extensive knowledge across functional areas to direct the application of existing policies and principles and guide the development of new policies and ideas across the function.
• Leads, integrates and directs work applying substantial practical expertise across function disciplines.
  
  

• Solutions are devised based on limited information and issues that are occasionally complex and fundamental principles and data may be in conflict.
• New concepts and solutions consider multiple perspectives and future implications.
  
  

• Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.
• Reconciles multiple stakeholder views to drive business results.
  
  

• Works with senior management to establish strategic plans and translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution.
• Erroneous decisions will have a critical long term (typically up to five years) impact on the overall success of function or multi departments.
  
  

• Accountable for results which impact function or multiple departments including budgets.
• Direct management of a team of professional managers and experienced individual contributors.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Director, Master Planning, Project Management Office page is loadedDirector, Master Planning, Project Management Office Apply remote type Hybrid Working locations Johannesburg, South Africa time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-129877

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Additional Career Level Description:

Knowledge and application:

• Uses extensive knowledge across functional areas to direct the application of existing policies and principles and guide the development of new policies and ideas across the function.
• Leads, integrates and directs work applying substantial practical expertise across function disciplines.

Problem solving:

• Solutions are devised based on limited information and issues that are occasionally complex and fundamental principles and data may be in conflict.
• New concepts and solutions consider multiple perspectives and future implications.

Interaction:

• Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.
• Reconciles multiple stakeholder views to drive business results.

Impact:

• Works with senior management to establish strategic plans and translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution.
• Erroneous decisions will have a critical long term (typically up to five years) impact on the overall success of function or multi departments.

Accountability:

• Accountable for results which impact function or multiple departments including budgets.
• Direct management of a team of professional managers and experienced individual contributors.

Workplace type :

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Join our growing global NTT family and you’ll be part of the world’s largest ICT company (by revenue). We’ve combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future.

We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world’s best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it’s key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future.

You’ll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Project Manager

Working in partnership with our, the Project Manager leads creative and digital projects from concept to completion, providing the direction and control required to do this. The Project Manager is responsible for the investigation, and translation of client briefs into a feasible, creative solution using their experience and knowledge of delivering cross platform projects and using smart operational processes and workflow management. You will be looking to understand our clients’ needs and to inspire the creative team to deliver brilliant work in the most effective way and with an outstanding service ethos. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, the Project Manager is the key communicator on the status, risks, and challenges of all the project deliverables, inclusive of budget and resource. Reporting to the EMEA Business Director, the Project Manager works alongside the team of creatives. This is a great opportunity to work within a team, creating impactful communications across South Africa and developing design best practices for various brands.

• Work in true collaboration with the client and be responsible for a seamless successful project outcome
• Develop existing client relationships as part of the business pipeline
• Managing and documenting the triage process for new projects.
• Managing projects from beginning to end with clear communication on a regular basis on milestones, targets, goals and deadlines.
• Organisation of project meetings, communicating and driving actions.
• Attending and contributing to daily / weekly WIP meetings with the on-site team.
• Acting as the lead contact for clients during projects.
• Continuously assessing working methods and processes and making recommendations for improvement.
• Reviewing project resources and providing an analysis on whether they meet the demands of the project
• Ensuring key Service Level Agreements are met by all parties involved
• Overseeing the project’s financial budget, notifying stakeholders of key cost implications, changes to budget, spending and cost changes.
• Working as part of a team to win new business

• 3-4 years’ experience of managing campaigns in a creative, production or social agency.
• Strong proven project management skills and experience.
• Experience creating and updating project plans and regular project status reports.
• Experience + knowledge of delivering cross-platform projects e.g. digital display, website and video – In order to advise in triage of new briefs
• The ability to manage and filter workflow as well as organise and prioritise workloads to maximise productivity
• Considered, assertive and influential; ability to lead, with the skills and aptitude to develop and motivate a team
• Able to think on your feet and make decisions; someone who finds solutions rather than simply reports problems.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to effectively work under pressure
• Experience with stakeholder management and stakeholder communication on projects.
• Experience in prioritizing and effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly adaptable to new procedures & systems, and ensuring that these systems are adhered to
• Strong attention to detail and a passion to make sure quality control procedures are adhered to
• Have a positive, can-do outlook, willing to leverage past experience to provide the best solution for each project you own.
• Be unafraid to ask questions and have an innate ability to identify and manage project risk.
• Experience in multiple industry sectors, FMCG and Health is a nice to have.

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Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Project Management.
• 10+ years in large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, chemical, or hydrogen / ammonia plant development.
• Strong understanding of EPC / EPCM delivery models.

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At Klipboardwe've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP / SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple : to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

The Project Manager will manage and oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. Reporting into the PMO this role will work closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Professional Services, and regional teams to manage and deliver client funded projects across a product portfolio that are aligned to our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Management : Take ownership of individual projects from inception to completion. Define project scope, goals and deliverables. Create project plans including milestones, timelines and budgets. Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure project deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budget tolerances.
• Leadership and Team Management : Manage project teams, coordinate tasks and resources to ensure project success. Drive team collaboration and performance.
• Decision Making : Make decisions that impact projects you manage. Resolve project issues promptly to ensure project goals are met.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met. Co-ordinate sprint planning, retrospectives and early views.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting : Provide regular visibility on project progress, risks, delays, and achievements through proper processes and governance frameworks. Effective stakeholder communication expectation management.
• Customer Relationship Management : Maintain strong working relationships with customers and manage customer expectations. Run regular progress meetings to ensure customers are kept up to date and informed of any progress or risks associated with their required delivery. Act as a point of escalation and arbitration for customer related project issues.
• Risk Management & Mitigation : Identify and mitigate risks for projects you manage to ensure project success. Ensure risks are documented within the PMO project management framework.
• Financial Management : Obtain sufficient order cover for any client funded projects. Ensure commercial deals have gone through governance with client sign-off and R&D approval in place. Monitor actual spending against the project budget, ensuring resources are used efficiently. Work with the PMO Project Coordinator on revenue forecasts, revenue recognition and billing processes.
• Metrics & Reporting : Track and report on KPIs related to project success. Provide insights into customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and overall project success.

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Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter! At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and / or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies : Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position / s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to creating access to quality play-based early learning experiences through toy libraries and early learning playgroups. We capacitate adults working with children and educate the parents of children on a variety of topics related to early childhood development.

Join the passionate team at this leading NGO, with a strong national footprint. The organisation is well established and has been in operation for more than 87 years.

The role of the Project Manager is to manage and coordinate all activities with all entities involved. Be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the projects. Carry out policies and operate within the guidelines set. Make recommendations to management to ensure that the projects make effective and efficient use of resources.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager

DEPARTMENT: Project Management Office

REPORTING TO: PMO Manager

LOCATION: South Africa, KZN

ADDITIONAL INFO: 12-Month contractual position

PURPOSE OF POSITION

GVR is in the market leader in downstream petroleum segment. We play major role in value chain of FuelManagement Solutions, like fuel dispensers, mobile Bowsers, Fuel station automation, Automatic Level and flowmeters and many more. Spread across all the MEA with Project and service network.We are carrying of multi geography rollout of these projects, and we are looking for highly experienced projectmanagers who has worked in similar environment and especially the mining sector.This position is responsible for end-to-end and on-time delivery of large-scale fuel management system projects;Solutions spanning design, requirements, contract development, estimating, engineering development,verification, system integration, and into installation and deployment. Provide managerial leadership to aProject team.The incumbent will serve as Project Manager for major projects with responsibility for the overall justification,design, management, control, execution, and closeout of assigned projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project planning and co-ordination with customer & internal teams on overall and weekly basis.
• Assemble and manage a project team of internal and external professionals.
• Monitor and review the workload of PDS Managers.
• Operating Visual Project Management techniques in daily practice.
• Daily management and monitoring, reporting of important milestones to keep close control.
• Risk management by Issue Tracking, mitigation actions.
• Create and evaluate project reporting; provide timely and accurate project status reporting to internal andexternal parties.
• Coordinate with Global Product Management & Global Engineering for signoff on project scope.
• Develop a Master Project Plan with detailed Weekly action plan, detailing the resource and time committedfor the assigned project.
• Complete all technical integration evaluation of various elements forming an end-to-end solution.
• Define clear product and solutions specifications and drive gap analysis / estimating of work content.
• Develop Functional Specifications and Change Notices.
• Act as the Program Technical Customer Interface.
• Oversee the entire project life-cycle and manage cross-functional team from project initiation to productionrelease and roll out.
• Day to Day management of program team personnel and communication with key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program schedule ensuring on time delivery of agreed to milestones and deliverables.
• Plan, organize, lead and control the progress of the assigned projects as per the customer requirements.
• Manage project budget and Produce detailed cost breakdowns for all work & task.
• Responsible on Project P&L.
• Responsible for Projects signoffs and Pos.
• Responsible of change requests.
• Working as part of a team, manage resource requirements and utilization, keep up to date trackers ofproject roll-out activity from initial plan through to invoice.
• Develop the Cost targets as per the Business Plan and in line with the Business requirements.
• Investigate and negotiate change proposals with relevant stakeholders.
• Periodic Monitoring of projects to ensure that milestones and performance indicators are met as per theagreed time frame.
• Direct and coordinate the development of strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of implementedproject outcomes and provide advice on remedial action.
• Manage the expenditure of project budgets and prepare associated financial summary reports formembers of the steering committee and functional leaders.
• Conduct Alpha and Beta Trials in Field for Product validation process.
• Responsible for ensuring the Activities right from Project Initiation to Project Launch.
• Prepare project status reports and other reports required as per project management methodologies of VBS

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

• As per Board-approved PMO and as necessary for functions outside the PMO.
• As delegated by the Managing Director, when necessary.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal External
• With field teams, Logistics, supply chain teams, ARteam
• Cross functional team of Product Platforms

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)

• Delivery to Plan (on time / on cost job completion)
• Risk management
• Change control effectiveness
• Evidence of ownership of issues and the resolution of problems
• Quality of communication & reporting

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/ achievements

• Degree in IT, Electronics, Electrical,
• Instrumentation, Mechanical
• PMP or equivalent project managementcertification
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical

Experience/ Knowledge

• 5- 10 years on hand on projectmanagement equivalent combination ofexperience in an advisory and/orengineering supervisory capacityrequired

Specific Skills

• Technical project management skills or well-developed business analyst experience

Potential Skills

• Domain (Preferred Industry) – Mining and Industrial, Petroleum Downstream,Process automation.
• Strong organization with provenleadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform duties under deadlinepressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proven record of providing excellentinternal and external customer service.
• Experience with gate process and agilemethodology.
• Proven sensitiveness of commercialissues and consequences of actions.
• Distributed & multi-cultural teammanagement experience.
• Ability to manage multiple complexprojects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills, includingpresentation skills.
• English Speaking

WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

WHO IS VONTIER

Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at .

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s enable the way the world moves!

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At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centered around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking diverse and inclusive individuals who value a safe environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager responsible for managing a portfolio of medium to complex projects from business case development to post-implementation review, including all project resources within the team.

As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Consulting with stakeholders to develop detailed business cases, determining capital expenditure, ROI, resource needs, and risk assessments for the annual capital budget.
• Preparing and managing the annual capex and renewals budget, aligned with the mill and Sappi SA five-year capital/growth plan.
• Reviewing, developing, and coordinating project justifications, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Coordinating pre-feasibility studies, utilizing internal and external inputs, and documenting results.
• Determining resource requirements, including capex, operational costs, skills, and change management resources.
• Ensuring engineering designs meet standards and codes.
• Completing bid reviews and analyzing equipment proposals.
• Coordinating project execution to meet approved plans.
• Preparing and presenting project reports for PPC meetings.
• Developing project work breakdown structures in SAP and managing costs.
• Developing cash flow forecasts and ensuring compliance with inputs from project leaders.
• Driving scheduling, procurement, installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, safety, environmental, and mill procedures.
• Managing the projects department, including the drawing office, project team, and resources, overseeing project delivery and output.

What are we looking for?

• BSc or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Processing preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of project implementation experience in manufacturing.
• Pulp and Paper experience is advantageous.
• People management experience is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a thriving global organization.
• Learning and development programs for career growth.
• Travel opportunities (role-dependent).
• Competitive leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.