IT Project Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a proactive IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology projects remotely, guiding them from planning through execution and closure.

You will work with distributed teams to implement IT solutions, upgrade systems, and ensure projects align with business objectives and technical standards. This is a remote role with flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience in software, infrastructure or systems implementation.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and completion of IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and end-users to ensure project success.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing timely solutions.
• Monitor project progress, budget, and resource utilization with regular updates.
• Ensure adherence to IT policies, security protocols, and quality standards.

Skills

IT project mgmt

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive IT Project Manager to manage and deliver technology projects remotely. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and scoping through execution, monitoring, and closure. You will work with distributed teams to implement new IT solutions, upgrade existing systems, and ensure projects align with business objectives and technical standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT project manager who thrives in a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and successful completion of IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and end-users to ensure project success.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing timely solutions.
• Monitor project progress, budget, and resource utilization, providing regular status updates.
• Ensure adherence to IT policies, security protocols, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management . Proven experience managing projects related to software development, infrastructure, or systems implementation.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of IT concepts.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team culture.