IT Project Manager

STADIO Higher Education; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Durbanville is seeking an IT Project Manager to drive strategic change and lead the delivery of key initiatives across various departments. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for digital transformation. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits aligned with professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Opportunities for further studies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in IT project management.
• Deep understanding of SDLC and hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and timelines.
• Develop and implement robust project management practices.
• Lead cross-departmental project teams and maintain open communication.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Master’s degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

MS Project

Trello

Job description

Location: Durbanville
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #IT-PM
Company: Stadio Higher Education

Job Description

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a passion for driving strategic change and innovation across diverse teams? STADIO is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of key strategic initiatives across our Information Technology, Continuous Improvement & Innovation, and Learning Technology departments, as well as cross‑functional projects led by the CIO’s office. This role will deliver high‑impact programmes that enable digital transformation across the institution.

The IT Project Manager will report to the CIO and work closely with the Head of IT, Head of Continuous Improvement & Innovation, Head of Learning Technology and the Software Development Team Lead. Your remit: ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with business goals, leveraging robust project management techniques, SDLC frameworks and agile practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Management: Define project scope, goals and timelines; plan, organise and oversee multiple IT and cross‑functional projects.
• Establish Project Management function: Develop and implement robust project management practices, SDLC processes and modern agile methodologies.
• Lead SDLC: Implement and enforce strong SDLC practices across all software development projects.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Facilitate roadmap review sessions, sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
• End‑to‑End Delivery: Develop and manage comprehensive project delivery plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Ensure proper documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaboration: Lead cross‑departmental project teams, coordinate activities with key stakeholders, and maintain open communication channels.
• Governance & Reporting: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, monitor budgets and performance metrics, and report progress, risk and milestones.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Identify project risks, manage dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary liaison between the CIO’s office and heads of IT, Continuous Improvement & Innovation, Learning Technology, and software development teams.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile/Scrum Practitioner desirable.
• Experience: 5+ years’ proven experience in IT project management, delivering complex, cross‑functional technology projects.
• Technical Competence: Deep understanding of SDLC, proficiency with agile and hybrid methodologies, and hands‑on familiarity with project management tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello or MS Project.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to build trust and foster cross‑team collaboration.
• Analytical & Organisational Abilities: Expertise in budgeting, resource allocation, risk management and problem‑solving.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of delivering clear reports and presentations.
• Adaptability & Track Record: Proven track record of successful project delivery with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation.
• Work directly with executive leadership to shape the future of our technology landscape.
• Purpose‑Driven Vision: Be part of an institution that emphasises operational excellence, inclusivity and widening access to quality higher education.
• Purposeful Work: Contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives that directly support the organisation’s mission and long‑term success, and have a meaningful impact on South Africa.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in line with relevant experience.
• Generous leave to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to continue your studies at any institution in the group after 1 year of employment.

Posted on 12 Nov 12:03, Closing date 21 Nov