It Project Manager

Level-Up; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a qualified junior IT Project Manager to coordinate resources and ensure flawless project execution. This role involves end-to-end project management, developing scopes, and tracking progress while maintaining stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, familiarity with project management tools, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects that drive efficiency and success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Business process and system implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Develop project plans and track progress using appropriate tools.
• Assist technical teams with data management and process automation.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Result orientation

Urgency

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication (Verbal and Written)

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Seeking a qualified junior IT Project Manager, who will be responsible for coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End-to-end management of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Produce and track key performance indicators.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Assist technical teams with data management:
• Collect and interpret data.
• Define new data collection and analysis processes.
• Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes.
• Set-up and maintain automated data processes.
• Assist with data extraction and analysis.
• Assist with data migration and integration.
• Establish processes for reconciliation, control, and exception reports.
• Research various software options.
• Administer various applications/programs within the Group.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.
• Identify and manage business risk.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts.
• Control, manage, and govern the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimize business risk.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Business process and system implementation experience.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.

SKILLS:

• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Result orientation
• Urgency (Advanced)
• Problem solving (Expert)
• Analytical (Advanced)
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Interpersonal skills (Advanced)