IT Project Manager

Level-Up; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT solutions provider is seeking a qualified junior IT Project Manager who will coordinate internal resources and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires 3-5 years of project management experience and familiarity with relevant software. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills amidst various project responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop a project plan to track progress.
• Manage risk to minimize project risks.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Result orientation

Urgency

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication

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

• Project Management - 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.
• Developing 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.
• Data Management - assist technical teams:
• 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.
• Risk Management - identifies and manages business risk.
• Ensures compliance with relevant Acts.
• Controls, manages, and governs the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimise the business risk.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as 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)

Required Skills

• Data Extraction
• Project Documentation
• Indicators
• Data Migration
• Options
• Business Process
• Data Collection
• Key Performance Indicators
• Data Management
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Risk Management
• Availability
• Automation
• Integration
• Vendors
• Administration
• Research
• Documentation Software
• Project Management
• Design
• Business Communication
• Management