Intermediate Project Manager

SkillsMap; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrod is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large IT projects within manufacturing and supply chain contexts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-scope, and on-budget outcomes, with a focus on governance and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, communication, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to drive project planning, execution, and closure in a complex

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' experience managing IT or business system projects end-to-end.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver medium to large projects.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, and resource plans.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder updates.
• Track and report on project progress, status, and variances.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC and project governance frameworks.
• Manage vendor or third-party deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement within the PMO.
• Mentor and guide junior project team members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project governance

SDLC awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field

PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certification

SDLC/Agile/Scrum training

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Intermediate Project Manager
Amrod
2026/10/06 Woodmead

Job Reference Number: AM-65
Department: I.T
Business Unit:
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of medium to large-scale projects or multiple concurrent workstreams within strategic IT and business initiatives.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of medium to large-scale projects or multiple concurrent workstreams within strategic IT and business initiatives. This role ensures that all assigned projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards and stakeholder satisfaction.
Working closely with cross-functional delivery teams, the Intermediate Project Manager oversees project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. The role requires strong leadership, risk management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. It also includes supporting project governance, continuous improvement.

Key Performance Areas

Plan, manage, and deliver assigned projects:Plan, manage, and deliver assigned projects.

Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, and resource plans:Approved project plans with milestones and dependencies clearly defined.

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies: Risks and issues identified, mitigated, and escalated as per governance processes.

Lead and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder updates :Effective communication and alignment achieved with all stakeholders.

Track and report on project progress, status, and variances :Weekly or monthly status reports submitted to PMO and stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with SDLC and project governance frameworks :Project documentation complete and audit-ready.

Manage vendor or third-party deliverables:Deliverables tracked and validated against scope and contracts.

Support continuous improvement within the PMO:Contribution to process enhancements, templates, and methodologies.

Mentor and guide junior project team members:Development and performance feedback provided regularly.

Job Requirements

Minimum Skills and Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Agile certification preferred
• Formal training in SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodology advantageous
• 3-6 years' experience managing IT or business system projects end-to-end
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and delivering medium to large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business teams
• Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Financial acumen for managing project budgets and forecasts
• Experience within the manufacturing or supply chain environment advantageous

Competencies

• Project Planning and Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Risk and Issue Management
• Team Leadership and Collaboration
• Governance and Reporting
• Budget and Resource Control
• Change Management
• Analytical Thinking and Decision-Making
• Manages multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams
• May be required to work extended hours during major deployments or go-lives
• Involves high collaboration with business users, IT teams, and external vendors