IT Project Manager - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

IT resources

Training programs

Hybrid work

Career advancement

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a large enterprise in Midrand, Gauteng, to appoint an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee enterprise-wide IT solutions. You will drive full project lifecycles from planning to deployment in a hybrid work setting, coordinating on-site and remote teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in IT project management, strong stakeholder management, and fluency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, MS Project, Jira, and Trello.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of IT project management experience with enterprise solutions.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects with cross-functional teams and significant budgets.
• Strong understanding of software development, networks, cloud, and cybersecurity.
• Proficient with PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise IT projects, including software implementations, system upgrades, and infrastructure rollouts.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for all assigned projects.
• Oversee IT teams, including developers, analysts, and infrastructure specialists, ensuring efficient task completion.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide regular status updates and reports to leadership.
• Facilitate the adoption of new IT solutions and provide support during the transition phase.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a large-scale enterprise organization operating in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the implementation of critical enterprise-wide IT solutions. This role is essential for ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies and systems that support the company's core business operations. You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution to deployment and post-implementation support, in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical aptitude, a proven track record in managing complex IT projects, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This is a key position within our client's IT department, driving technological advancement and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise IT projects, including software implementations, system upgrades, and infrastructure rollouts.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for all assigned projects.
• Oversee IT teams, including developers, analysts, and infrastructure specialists, ensuring efficient task completion.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide regular status updates and reports to leadership.
• Facilitate the adoption of new IT solutions and provide support during the transition phase.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on enterprise solutions and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in managing complex IT projects with significant budgets and cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of various IT domains, including software development, network infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage hybrid work environments, coordinating on-site and remote team members.
• Must be able to commute to our Midrand, Gauteng office as required for hybrid work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, pension fund, and other statutory benefits.
• Access to extensive IT resources and training programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a large enterprise.
• A dynamic hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging IT projects.