Digital Project Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24, a leading digital transformation consultancy, seeks an experienced Digital Project Manager to drive complex digital initiatives from inception to delivery in Mahikeng, North West. You will coordinate clients, developers, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in digital project management, strong leadership, and proficiency with Jira, Asana, and Trello.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital project management with a proven track record.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with project management software (Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in risk management and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Relevant PM certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, CSM) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of digital projects.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with clients and internal teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
• Oversee execution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to project methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Digital PM

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile

Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Business Administration

Related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital transformation consultancy based in Mahikeng, North West , is seeking an experienced and highly organized Digital Project Manager. This role is instrumental in guiding diverse digital projects from inception through to successful completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be the key liaison between clients, development teams, and other stakeholders, managing project scope, resources, and timelines effectively. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of digital project lifecycles, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex project challenges. Join our dynamic team in Mahikeng, North West and drive impactful digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams (designers, developers, marketers, etc.).
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project status updates.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to project methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct post-project reviews and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Champion effective project management principles within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex digital projects.
• Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in risk management and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CSM) are a plus.
• Experience working within the digital transformation or IT consulting sector in or near Mahikeng, North West is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to manage diverse and impactful digital projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Contribution to significant digital transformations for clients.