Hybrid IT Project Manager, Digital Innovation (Sandton)

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an IT Project Manager specializing in Digital Innovation. This hybrid role focuses on leading IT projects, developing digital products, and coordinating engineering, product and design teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in IT project management, strong Agile/Scrum experience, solid SDLC knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management. You will drive delivery, manage budgets and risks, and contribute to the digital roadmap.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT/Engineering field.
7+ years of IT project management experience focusing on digital products or innovation.
Proven experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Solid understanding of the SDLC and project lifecycle.
Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar PM tools.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects focused on digital innovation and new product development in Sandton, Gauteng.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
Utilize Agile methodologies to manage workflows and ensure timely iterations.
Collaborate with software developers, UX/UI designers, PMs, and QA engineers.
Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and issues; ensure proactive resolution.
Communicate status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders at all levels.