Hybrid IT Systems Implementation Project Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 580,000 - 940,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Training & certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an IT Systems Implementation Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and deployment of new IT systems. This hybrid role balances remote work with on-site collaboration in Vereeniging.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure successful system adoption while maintaining SDLC and agile practices. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in IT PM are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT project management.
• Experience with ERP/CRM/HRIS implementations.
• Strong SDLC and Agile knowledge.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Jira or Asana.
• Hybrid work with on-site engagement in Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of IT systems implementation projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of developers, engineers, analysts.
• Oversee vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and status updates.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Manage UAT and post-implementation support.
• Facilitate training and user documentation.
• Adhere to IT best practices and security standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

UAT coordination

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an IT Systems Implementation Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and deployment of new IT systems. This hybrid role balances remote work with on-site collaboration in Vereeniging.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure successful system adoption while maintaining SDLC and agile practices. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in IT PM are required.