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MRI Software

Jan 7

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Cape Town
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need strong planning, communication, and decision-making skills, 1-3 years in project management, detail-oriented, and a BA/BS in a related field. PMP is a plus.
  • You will manage project schedules, track resources, resolve issues, assess risks, facilitate meetings, and ensure effective communication and collaboration among teams for successful project delivery.

Requirements

  • Strong planning acumen and self starter that clearly prioritizes against delivery goals
  • Communication strengths to anticipate needs and ensure teams have the information they need to be effective, presents effectively to executives and cross-functional leaders
  • Analytic & strategic thinking based on deriving insights from disparate pieces of information and translating those insights into action and mitigation plans
  • Solid decision making skills despite ambiguous data and situations. Considers upstream and downstream operational impacts as decision inputs. Balances long-term vs. short-term objectives
  • 1-3 years working knowledge of and experience with project/program management
  • Experience working with software development projects a plus
  • Detail-oriented and extremely organized, with proven ability to establish priorities and achieve results with very strong communication skills
  • BA/BS in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related area, or equivalent program/project management experience
  • PMP a plus

Responsibilities

  • Creates, optimizes, and drives structured schedules and milestone project plans across product releases, product launch teams and projects
  • Sets and meets deadlines with quality deliverables, effectively adapting and modifying plans based on changing data or conditions
  • Assists in planning and ensuring that a project tracks to resources, time to market, and budget constraints
  • Tracks open issues and effectively negotiate to impact decisions and trade-offs and to guide issues within internal and external groups to resolution
  • Holds program team members accountable for their commitments, milestones, resources, and deliverables
  • Anticipates, identifies, documents, and manages key program risks, proposing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans and communicates in a timely manner to stakeholders and senior management
  • Identifies program dependencies and tracks and reports on their progress
  • Proposes workable solutions to problems by analyzing business and technical trade-offs among alternatives, and uses objective judgment and influence to formulate and drive consensus on recommendations
  • Frames communication and discussions for the intended audience, with appropriate context and line of sight
  • Ensures that the appropriate documents exist and are broadly communicated to drive shared vision among the program teams
  • Creates clearly understandable & actionable success criteria, objectives, and requirements and communicates them to the team
  • Conducts and effectively facilitates program team meetings to update status, and identify and resolve issues
  • Achieves quality results through strong team interaction, effective cross-group collaboration and taking ownership of the success of the initiative

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Project Manager role?

The primary responsibilities include creating and driving structured schedules, tracking project progress, managing key program risks, facilitating team meetings, and ensuring high-quality deliverables meet business and technical objectives.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include strong planning, effective communication, analytic and strategic thinking, decision-making in ambiguous situations, and the ability to prioritize against delivery goals.

What is the experience needed for this role?

Candidates should have 1-3 years of working knowledge and experience with project/program management, preferably with software development projects, and must be detail-oriented and organized.

Is a specific degree required for this position?

A BA/BS in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related area is preferred, or equivalent program/project management experience.

Are there any certifications that would benefit applicants?

Yes, a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.

What kind of employee benefits does MRI Software offer?

MRI Software offers benefits such as private medical insurance, a health cash plan, a personal pension plan, parental leave programs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flex time off, income protection plans, and tuition reimbursement schemes.

Can employees work remotely?

Yes, employees can enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year.

How does MRI Software promote diversity and inclusion?

MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, actively supporting diversity through various employee-led groups and valuing all employees regardless of their background.

How does the company ensure a good work-life balance?

MRI Software ensures work-life balance by offering 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, along with flexible leave options like "Flex Time Off."

What is the expected workload and pace of this role?

The role is in a fast-paced, unstructured environment, requiring a 'can do' attitude and the ability to adapt to changing data or conditions effectively.

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MRI Software

Transforming the way communities live, work and play through open and connected real estate software solutions.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

MRI Software is a leading provider of real estate software solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play. MRI’s comprehensive, flexible, open and connected platform empowers owners, operators and occupiers in commercial and residential property organizations to innovate in rapidly changing markets. MRI has been a trailblazer in the PropTech industry for over five decades, serving more than two million users worldwide. Through leading solutions and a rich partner ecosystem, MRI gives real estate companies the freedom to elevate their business and gain a competitive edge.