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The Project Manager will oversee key client projects, with a specific emphasis on client management, contract administration, and support budget monitoring. The role will play a crucial role in ensuring successful project execution, adherence to contractual terms, and efficient resource allocation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Administration:

• Collaborate with Technical, Compliance and Finance teams to ensure contracts are well-defined, compliant, and aligned with project objectives.
• Monitor contract performance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to terms, timelines, and quality standards.
• Address any contract-related issues promptly, including scope changes, deliverables, and payment milestones.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Budget Management:

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, considering all relevant costs based on an agreed budget breakdown with the client and project directors.
• Monitor project expenditures, track variances, and proactively address budget deviations.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure on time invoicing to the client and accurate financial reporting.

Resource Mobilization:

• Coordinate internal resources for project start-up and identify additional resources required for smooth startup and implementation.
• Collaborating with the project team lead to identify the necessary skill set of the project team and facilitate recruitment.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation throughout the project implementation.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks related to contracts, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Escalate critical risks to senior management as needed.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, amendments, and financial records.
• Generate regular progress reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, project burn rate and upcoming milestones.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment processing.
• Ensure accurate and timely technical and financial reporting to the clients.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by him/her immediate supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developmental project management, preferably with a focus on contract administration and budget management.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, legal requirements, and risk management.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.

REPORTING

The Project Manager reports to the Commercial Director-General Manager and with dotted line to the Technical Director.