AI Solutions Project Leader — On-Site Pretoria

CohesionX; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role in Pretoria

Leadership in AI/data science projects

Collaboration with cross-functional技

Job summary

CohesionX in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Intermediate Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex AI and software solutions. You will bridge technical execution and business strategy, translating ambitious goals into structured roadmaps.

You will manage dependencies, risks, and ensure high performance and quality while working with data scientists and AI engineers in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or another quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in software development or AI/Data Science.
• Strong ability to engage deeply with engineers and data scientists.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with high attention to detail in execution.
• Genuine interest in AI and its business applications.
• Ability to work full-time from Pretoria office, on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of projects within scope, on time, and with high quality.
• Serve as the interface between technical teams and business stakeholders to align on product vision and requirements.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and risks.
• Promote Agile or Hybrid project management methodologies to improve speed and quality of delivery.
• Facilitate sprint planning and stakeholder progress reviews.
• Collaborate with technical leads to manage technical debt, dependencies, and deployment schedules.
• Contribute to governance and operational efficiency improvements in internal frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder leadership

Technical communication

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Python

SQL

API integrations

Job description

CohesionX in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Intermediate Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex AI and software solutions. You will bridge technical execution and business strategy, translating ambitious goals into structured roadmaps.

You will manage dependencies, risks, and ensure high performance and quality while working with data scientists and AI engineers in a fast-moving environment.