Junior–Intermediate Project Manager (Contract)

Losika Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 482,160 - 688,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Losika Consulting in South Africa seeks a Junior–Intermediate Project Manager to support end-to-end project delivery on a hybrid contract basis within a dynamic financial services environment.

You will coordinate business and technology stakeholders, manage risks, and drive Agile workstreams, while contributing to governance and executive reporting. This role offers growth in a fast-paced setting with a competitive hourly rate and hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in Scrum, Jira, Confluence, and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with reporting and project governance.
• Knowledge of R and C is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery and project plans.
• Coordinate business and technology stakeholders.
• Track RAID logs, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support governance forums, SteerCo, and executive reporting.
• Drive project delivery across Agile workstreams.
• Support Client onboarding and Business Banking initiatives.
• Coordinate PI Planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Ensure delivery milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved.

Skills

Project management

Scrum

Jira

Confluence

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Reporting

Governance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Join a dynamic team within the financial services industry, where a collaborative environment and innovative approach drive success. Our client, a leading organization, is seeking a Junior–Intermediate Project Manager to support end-to-end project delivery on a hybrid contract basis, fostering growth and development in a fast-paced setting.

Duties

• Manage end-to-end project delivery and project plans
• Coordinate business and technology stakeholders
• Track RAID logs, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Support governance forums, SteerCo, and executive reporting
• Drive project delivery across Agile workstreams
• Support Client Onboarding and Business Banking initiatives
• Coordinate PI Planning and Agile ceremonies
• Ensure delivery milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of project management experience
• Proficiency in Scrum, Jira, Confluence, and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
• Experience with reporting and project governance
• Knowledge of R and C is advantageous

Nice to Have

• Experience within the financial services sector

What We'll Give You

• Competitive hourly rate of R350 – R500 (CTC)
• A stimulating hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to contribute to impactful projects and grow your career? Apply now to become part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence.