Impactful Project Manager - Hybrid (Johannesburg)

Calibrate People; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibrate People in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact financial services and technology initiatives. You will drive change, align business and IT, and guide cross-functional teams through complex programs.

This role requires 5+ years of delivery leadership, strong stakeholder communication, and proficiency with MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence. A bachelor’s degree and postgraduate certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required with strong preference for a postgraduate qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certs).
• 5+ years of experience leading high-stakes projects in financial services & technology.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative projects and manage scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks; provide updates to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams for high-level analysis to enable project work.
• Translate business needs into actionable plans for executives, teams, and clients.
• Partner with IT to ensure solutions work in practice, not just on paper.
• Drive risk management and issue resolution to keep projects on track.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile certifications

Tools

MSProject

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Calibrate People in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact financial services and technology initiatives. You will drive change, align business and IT, and guide cross-functional teams through complex programs.

This role requires 5+ years of delivery leadership, strong stakeholder communication, and proficiency with MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence. A bachelor’s degree and postgraduate certification are highly valued.