The Project Stakeholder Manager is responsible for ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in a project. This role requires a deep understanding of project management principles and excellent interpersonal skills to manage expectations and foster positive relationships. The successful candidate will drive stakeholder engagement strategies ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivering exceptional value throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Identify and categorize stakeholders based on their influence and impact on the project.
- Analyse stakeholder needs and expectations to inform project strategies.
- Develop and implement a stakeholder communication plan to ensure timely and relevant information dissemination.
- Facilitate regular updates and meetings to keep stakeholders informed of project progress and changes.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including clients team members and external partners.
- Address and resolve any concerns or conflicts that may arise fostering a collaborative environment.
- Create and execute stakeholder engagement strategies that align with project goals.
- Collect feedback and insights from stakeholders to improve project execution and outcomes.
- Monitor stakeholder engagement and satisfaction levels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular reports on stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics to project leadership.
- Identify potential risks related to stakeholder engagement and develop mitigation strategies.
- Work with the project team to ensure that stakeholderrelated risks are adequately addressed.
- Provide training and support to project teams on stakeholder management best practices.
- Share knowledge and expertise to enhance the overall capability of the project team.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration Project Management) with a Project Management module/course.
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Project Management.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or a similar role with a strong focus on stakeholder management.
- Proven track record of successfully managing stakeholder relationships in complex projects.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or a similar role, with a strong focus on stakeholder management. Proven track record of successfully managing stakeholder relationships in complex projects.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management) with a Project Management module/course. NQF Level 7 qualification in Project Management.