Digital Factory Project Manager

DRA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Digital Factory Project Manager in Johannesburg to lead agile proof-of-concept initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, oversee collaboration with cross-functional teams, and support business analysis. Minimum of 4 years in a digital capacity and strong project management skills required. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working in an IT or digital capacity in a medium to large organization.
• 5+ years exposure to high-performance PMO tools is advantageous.
• 4+ years experience managing digital or IT project implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage agile proof-of-concept projects.
• Facilitate agile collaboration sessions and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including status reports and budgets.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science

Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SAFeAgile, PMP)

Senior Certificate / High-School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Teams, Excel)

Job description

Job Title : Digital Factory Project Manager

Location : Johannesburg Metro, Woodmead

Job Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry : Engineering

Secondary Industry : Mining

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry. The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions. DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific.

Main Purpose :

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to join our Digital Factory team. This role is pivotal in leading agile proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives that drive innovation and digital transformation across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile project delivery, with the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects from ideation through to execution. In addition to project management responsibilities, the role includes a secondary focus on business analysis – supporting the team in gathering requirements, identifying opportunities, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage agile proof-of-concept (POC) projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Facilitate agile collaboration sessions (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to agile best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact digital solutions, ensuring that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities and that they work together effectively to achieve project objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively address any roadblocks that may arise.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, project plans, status reports, and project budgets.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to project stakeholders, including senior management, sponsors, and team members.
• Support business analysis activities such as gathering and refining requirements, mapping processes and validating solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and user-centric design within the team.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Manage project budgets, including tracking project costs, managing budget variances, and forecasting future expenditures.
• Ensure that project outcomes are aligned with business objectives, scope, requirements and design and that the project’s benefits are realised

Knowledge Areas :

Experience using Microsoft Office technologies and tools (PowerPoint, Teams, Excel etc.)(essential)

Experience using Microsoft Project(essential)

Experience with digital technologies, API’s, cloud platforms, integration concepts, AI, data (essential)

Experience in business analysis techniques, including stakeholder interviews, process mapping and user story creation (essential)

Experience :

4 years+ working in an IT or digital capacity in a medium to large organisation (essential)

5 years+ exposure to high-performance PMO Tools (advantageous)

4 years + experience managing digital or IT project implementations(essential)

4 years+ experience in Business Requirements gathering and Business Process Mapping (essential)

3 years+ solid understanding of agile methodologies and digital product development lifecycles (essential)

Knowledge and Skills :

Knowledge of digital factory technologies and processes

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Qualifications :

Senior Certificate / High-School diploma (essential)

Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SAFeAgile, PMP etc) (advantageous)

Training in Business Analytics (advantageous)

Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science (advantageous)

Competencies :

Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability (essential)

Ability to work in a team environment (essential)

Good written and verbal communication skills (essential)