Digital Transformation Project Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives in Gauteng. You will guide end-to-end projects, optimize processes, and drive adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and customer engagement using Jira, Asana or MS Project to track progress.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to deliver tangible results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project management, with digital transformation or IT project focus.
• Experience leading complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Proficient in PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall; strong stakeholder mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management.
• Develop detailed plans: timelines, resources, budgets.
• Manage execution to deliver on time, scope, and budget.
• Coordinate and lead project teams; foster collaboration.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Track performance and report milestones to stakeholders.
• Lead regular status meetings and effective communication.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts as needed.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives in Gauteng. You will guide end-to-end projects, optimize processes, and drive adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and customer engagement using Jira, Asana or MS Project to track progress.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to deliver tangible results.