IT Project Manager

Paracon; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead a critical transformation initiative within a complex enterprise environment. The role involves driving the complete project lifecycle, developing comprehensive project plans, managing financial oversight, and fostering communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Information Systems or Business, along with at least 5 years of IT project management experience and expertise in methodologies like PMBOK or Agile.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience in enterprise-scale environments.
• Exceptional planning, facilitation, analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for high-impact technology services projects.
• Develop project plans and coordinate all necessary resources.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.

Skills

Project Leadership

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Financial Oversight

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field

Tools

PMBOK

Agile/SAFe

Job description

Are you a highly skilled and strategic IT Project Manager ready to lead a critical transformation initiative within a complex enterprise environment? We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive the full project lifecycle for the consolidation of our technology services, ensuring the successful delivery of a unified and efficient IT ecosystem. Its a contract role

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead the complete project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) for high-impact Technology Services projects, ensuring they meet their intended outcomes.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, secure and coordinate all necessary resources, and manage interdependencies across teams.
• Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage project risks and issues. Drive organizational change management to ensure adoption and success.
• Financial Oversight: Take ownership of budgeting and financial management, including preparing forecasts, rigorous expenditure monitoring, and detailed variance analyses.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders. Oversee internal teams and external vendors, managing procurement activities and fostering a cohesive team dynamic.
• Quality & Assurance: Implement robust project tracking, quality assurance protocols, and conduct performance evaluations to maintain high standards of delivery.
• Process Improvement: Drive service improvement and innovation by staying current with best practices and contributing to the refinement of internal project management processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field (NQF-7) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of IT project management experience within a complex, enterprise-scale environment is non-negotiable.
• Methodology Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in recognized project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile/SAFe) and established project governance structures.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional skills in planning, facilitation, analysis, and communication (both written and verbal).