Junior Project Manager - (CONTRACT)

PM Connection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee IT projects with various complexities. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in project management, particularly in financial services and SAAS solutions. Responsibilities include defining project goals, managing risks, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. This position plays a crucial role in transitioning projects to ongoing support post-implementation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managing IT projects.
• Solid experience in SAAS solution implementation.
• Experience in managing outsourced projects in a multi-vendor environment.

Responsibilities

• Define & manage the project as per PM methodology.
• Manage risks, issues, actions, and budget effectively.
• Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilization.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Relevant IT or Project Management qualification

Tools

JIRA

MS Lists

Job description

Responsible for leading variable‑sized projects with variable complexities (or managing specific tasks within a larger project) as specified by the business requirements for the Group. The project management responsibilities may stretch across both Business and IT domains.

Output / Core Tasks

• Define & manage the project in accordance with the PM methodology, governance & standards
• Effective Risk, Issue, Actions, Budget & Dependency management
• Effective prioritisation process of scope items across project scope based on Available capacity, Budget availability and Expected business benefit realisation
• Effective progress and finance tracking and feedback
• Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilisation
• Accountable for procurement process, vendor contracting & delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements
• Effective utilisation of project management forums for reporting, escalation & decision‑making (Project-, Steercom- & Investment committee meetings)
• Apply formal Change Management process (scope, budget, timeline) when required
• Stakeholder management - establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU Support & Maintenance

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Relevant IT or Project Management qualification

Experience :

• 3+ years of experience in managing IT projects
• Applicable experience in managing outsourced projects in a multi‑vendor environment
• Solid experience in SAAS solution implementation and the importance of authentication and authorisation of users
• Solid experience in IT and Architecture governance
• Relevant experience in managing projects in Financial Services

Project Management Knowledge w.r.t. :

• Principles of Project Management
• Project Management methodologies
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Tools
• Project Planning and Control techniques
• Good understanding of SDLC / DEVSECOPS processes
• Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Quotation Development
• Sound understanding of the RFP / RFI process
• Contract & Vendor Management
• JIRA, MS Lists, PPO
• Basic knowledge about IT security having been exposed to projects that have a security impact
• Basic knowledge and awareness of the POPI legislation and the impact thereof on projects
• Basic knowledge of relevant business areas as described above

Competencies :

• Confidence
• Self‑starter
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication and networking skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Innovative thinking
• Delivery focused
• Teamwork
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in a complex Business and IT landscape
• Having the ability to translate IT terminology into Business terms

Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.