Description
Job Purpose:
The Fleet Cards Business project lead is responsible for effective management and delivery of the project including oversight of any risks and issues arising. It also includes the coordination of the new capability for the Fleet Cards to enable effective change and realisation of projected benefits.
Dimensions:
Role supports all countries in Africa where my client has, or intends to have, marketing business.
Currently 15 countries in Africa.
Principal Accountabilities:
Coordinates and monitors the scoping, scheduling, delivery, technical performance and change management of Fleet Cards project while ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget
Accountable for aligning individual country requirements against a standard Business model.
Prioritize Business requirements and associated solutions for delivery.
Tracks Business deliverables to successful completion.
Point of escalation for the Business.
Provide Coaching and Guidance to the team members about every aspect of the project so that the team members can understand their tasks fully and act on them efficiently.
Identify all the internal and external resources whether financial or human resources required completing the project successfully.
Ensuring the delivery of new services from the project is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan and project governance arrangements
Evaluate the progress of project on regular basis.
Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team.
Ensures the Business lessons learned are taken forward and addressed/improved for each OU
implementation.
Reports monthly to the Fleet Cards Steering Committee.
Monitor changes to the plan to identify any impact on the needs of the business and overall timelines
Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts.
If a platform migration is needed, he/she will be managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change
control, and risk management
Key Challenges:
Align Business requirements and priorities with Operating Unit teams
Anticipate the customer needs and deliver innovative digital features to strengthen Fleet Cards position in the markets
Keep pace with technological evolution in payment and maintain overall competitiveness of CVP
Create an effective and capable project team that drives value for Customer, Retailer and my client
Job Knowledge & Skills
The Fleet Cards Business Project Lead should have:
Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Good knowledge of project management methods
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects
Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties
Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise project teams on their projects in relation to the project
Qualifications:
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 5 years of project management
Experience in managing Cards and/or Digital Payment projects preferred.
English Speaking, French is a plus