IT Project Manager

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will need a solid background in project management, particularly within IT, and proficiency in Agile methodologies. Key responsibilities include managing project timelines, delivering updates to stakeholders, and ensuring resource appropriateness throughout the project lifecycle. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 6 years IT Project Management practice.
• Proven hands-on experience in managing medium to large projects.
• Managed at least 5 IT or IT related projects through the complete project management lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage project from inception to completion.
• Oversee the Business Analyst for procurement and delivery.
• Report to board on project progress bi-weekly.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Presentation skills

Analytical and Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Handling / Management

Customer service orientation

Verbal & Written Communication skills

Education

Relevant IT qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

PPO

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The main purpose of the IT Project Manager is to manage the project from inception to successful completion

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Project management
• Oversee the Business Analyst – procurement and delivery
• Report to Board project steering committee on a bi-weekly basis on project progress and development
• Input and oversee the creation of the Modernisation business case
• Attend to stakeholder and possible donor engagements to ensure that project appropriately resourced.
• Review project timeline and delivery based on developments and progress
• Present project updates to board, staff and stakeholders when necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Sound experience and knowledge of the system development lifecycle processes and methods, from business concept to deployment stages and tools such as JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint.

Experienced in Agile and Scrum Methodology with associated Tool experience such as JIRA,

Project skills and Project Management Tool experience e.g., PPO

Presentation skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical and Problem Solving

Assertiveness

Conflict Handling / Management

Ability to work in a pressurized environment

Facilitation skills

A customer service orientation

Verbal & Written Communication skills

Sound complex project management work experience required

Experience managing large software implementation projects required and key project leadership / project management

Skilled at leading and coordinating across diverse teams to achieve desired outcomes

Capable of facilitating with teams i.e. design sessions, conflict resolutions, brainstorming etc.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Relevant IT qualification

Minimum 4 to 6 years IT Project Management practice

Proven hands-on experience in managing medium to large projects

2 to 3 years in leadership or management role (preferably in IT)

Managed at least 5 IT or IT related projects through the complete project management lifecycle

Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from Project Management Institute

Deep understanding and experience of IT Project Management methodologies

Proven track record of delivering business application and infrastructure projects

Ability to develop Business Cases or Feasibility studies to justify initiatives for approval by the Project Steering Committee

Ability to align the IT Projects being executed to Business Requirements throughout the programs and projects lifecycle

Attention to detail and working to deadlines essential

Sound understanding of the IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies