KPMG Job Vacancy : Project Coordinator (3 Positions)

KPMG’s Risk Consulting Information Technology Advisory (ITA) is a unique discipline within KPMG that provides solutions that promote the efficient and secure use of information resources. ITA advises clients on managing risks from the use of IT and assists them in designing and implementing good controls and security over their business processes, thus promoting the efficient and secure use of information resources.

 

The Project Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of KPMG client’s short-term and long-term projects which has a specified timeline and specified deliverables.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

 

Reporting directly to the Senior Management – RC, the Project Coordinator will:

Perform key project coordination activities including; planning and defining Scope, activity planning and sequencing, resource planning, developing schedules, project milestones time estimation, cost estimation, managing risks and issues, monitoring and reporting progress, team leadership, working with vendors, controlling quality and benefits realisation.

Execute the project according to the project plan

Document project activities

Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project

Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Work with client businesses throughout the project lifecycle by leveraging business performance improvement approaches and frameworks and helping to ensure timely execution of project deliverables

Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.

Qualifications and Experience

 

University degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

Relevant working experience and exposure in required areas of focus

Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent report writing skills, as well as strong communication and general project management skills

Experience with large-scale IT transformations.

 

Skills and Attributes

 

Strong time management and organisation skills

Great analytical, problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and precisely with key stakeholders at all levels

Readily able to build realistic plans and manage their execution

Strategic approach to work, along with the ability to establish trust and promote teamwork

The ability to balance and deliver work on several projects at a time.