Company Overview
Savills plc is a global real estate services provider listed on the London Stock Exchange. We have an international network of more than 600 offices and associates throughout the Americas, the UK, continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, offering a broad range of specialist advisory, management and transactional services to clients all over the world.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager / Business Analyst to support the planning, coordination, and execution of IT transformation initiatives. This role requires significant stakeholder management skills and collaboration with Regional IT, cross-functional teams, local management, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and management of technology-related projects from initiation through execution to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Track and report on project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to maintain project momentum and transparency
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to facilitate effective communication, timely execution, and alignment with project goals
- Define project scope and objectives by gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders to ensure clear project direction
- Engage and manage vendors by defining scopes, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring vendor activities support project timelines and objectives
- Conduct gap analyses and cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making and optimize project outcomes
- Organize and lead regular project meetings, prepare minutes and status reports to review progress, address issues, and maintain stakeholder alignment
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the reporting officer to support project and organizational goals
Required competencies and certifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information and communications technology, business administration, or a related discipline
- Experience of 1 to 3 years in IT project coordination, project management, or business analysis
- Proficiency with project management methodologies to effectively plan and execute projects
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management, problem solving, analytical thinking, and communication to drive project success
- Ability to collaborate as a team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, and people management skills
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Experience with MS Dynamics suite, computerized maintenance management systems, on-demand services applications, or robotic process automation
- Prior experience in client-facing roles to enhance stakeholder engagement and service delivery
