Senior IT Project Manager

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Learning opportunities

Dynamic IT environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-impact technology initiatives in Randburg, Gauteng. You will plan, execute, and deliver complex IT programs, ensuring they align with business objectives while meeting scope, budget, and schedule constraints.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience across IT infrastructure, software development, and system integration, with proven leadership and excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT project management.
• Experience in managing complex IT projects, including infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of critical IT projects, including system upgrades, software implementations, and infrastructure rollouts.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Coordinate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
• Communicate project progress, key decisions, and potential issues to senior management and stakeholders regularly.

Skills

IT project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

ITIL

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-impact technology initiatives within their operations based in Randburg . You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and are completed within scope, budget, and schedule. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure, software development, and system integration projects. Contribute to technological advancements in the vibrant economic center of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of critical IT projects, including system upgrades, software implementations, and infrastructure rollouts.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Coordinate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
• Communicate project progress, key decisions, and potential issues to senior management and stakeholders regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in IT project management .
• Proven success in managing complex IT projects, including infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certification.
• A dynamic and collaborative IT environment in Randburg .