Lead Project Manager - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Pension fund

Annual bonus

Professional development

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Project Manager in Cape Town to drive enterprise IT deployments from scoping and requirements gathering through to implementation, testing and ongoing support.

You will lead diverse teams, manage budgets and timelines, facilitate clear communication with executives and stakeholders, and coordinate with vendors to deliver scalable ERP/CRM solutions that align with strategic business and technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in project management with 4+ years in lead role.
• Experience with ERP/CRM implementations.
• Knowledge of PMBOK/Agile/Prince2 frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and resources for large projects.
• Familiarity with SDLC.
• Cape Town/Western Cape market familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and successful completion of large-scale enterprise IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including budget and risk management.
• Mentor project teams and foster accountability and high performance.
• Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders, team members and leadership.
• Oversee procurement and management of external vendor services.
• Implement robust QA and testing procedures for project success.
• Monitor progress, identify roadblocks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure deliverables meet business requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct project reviews and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

PMBOK

Agile

Prince2

Job description

About the Role

A prominent international tech firm is seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to spearhead the deployment of enterprise-wide solutions in Cape Town, Western Cape. This strategic role involves managing the full lifecycle of significant IT projects, from initial scoping and requirements gathering through to implementation, testing, and ongoing support. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while aligning with the company's overarching business strategy and technological roadmap. You will work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to achieve project goals. This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to drive substantial technological change and operational improvement within a globally recognized organization. We are looking for an individual with exceptional leadership qualities and a deep understanding of complex enterprise systems, who can effectively manage diverse teams and navigate challenging project landscapes. This role is critical to our client's continued growth and innovation in the competitive technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of large-scale enterprise IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project stakeholders, team members, and executive leadership.
• Oversee the procurement and management of external vendor services and solutions.
• Implement robust quality assurance and testing procedures to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed business requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct thorough project reviews and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years in a lead or senior project management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) or customer relationship management (CRM) implementations.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks such as PMBOK, Agile, or Prince2.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively for large-scale projects.
• Experience with risk management and change management processes.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience operating within the Cape Town, Western Cape business landscape.

Benefits

• This position offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical aid, a generous pension fund contribution, and an annual performance bonus.
• Professional development opportunities, including advanced training and certificates, are readily available.
• The company fosters a positive and inclusive work environment, with regular team-building activities.
• While this role is office-based in Cape Town, the company occasionally supports local business travel.
• Employees can expect a challenging yet rewarding career path with opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources is a given.