From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.
Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.
And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialization. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role will be based in the Cape Town office.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a responsible PMO Coordinator to support Project Management Teams in organising and administering all types of projects, from simple activities to more complex implementations.
The PMO Coordinator reports to the Operations Team but will work closely with Global PMO, Project Managers (PMs), Team Leaders, and the delivery teams in coordinating various aspects of project management processes. The primary objective of this role is to support overall project governance, with a strong emphasis on project tracking and reporting to ensure projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, stay within budget, and are managed in accordance with the MRI 4D Framework.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of project management processes and governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct regular internal audits and project reviews with the Project Managers and Team Leaders to ensure adherence to the MRI 4D Framework and identify areas for improvement
Use MRI tools, systems and data to assess project compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, report on actions, plans and budgets
Prepare and present audit reports, highlighting compliance issues, risks, and recommendations for corrective actions
Provide guidance and support to PMs in implementing corrective actions to get projects back on track
Develop and enhance project governance documentation, including policies, procedures, templates and guidelines and oversee communication and implementation
Ensure governance is applied correctly on MRI projects
Drive efficiencies within PMO and project management teams
Create management reports
Participate in PM focus groups
Assist PM Team Leaders and PMs in identifying and resolving project issues and bottlenecks
Coordinating Lessons Learnt
Develop and deliver training sessions to Project Managers and project teams on governance processes, methodologies, and best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
3-years of experience in project management, PMO Coordination, or a similar role ideally within a software development environment
Successful completion of PRINCE 2, PMBOK, PMP or equivalent project management course
An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
Strong teamwork, and presentation skills
Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360
Ability to analyse financial data, including project budgets, risks and issues
We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!
MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.
Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!
As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.