Lead Project Manager - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct large-scale initiatives. You will oversee lifecycles, align scope with budget and quality, and drive delivery through hybrid work.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and implement PM frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2). A senior professional with 6+ years of experience and a PMP/PRINCE2 is preferred. This role offers executive-level compensation and strong growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, complex projects from inception to closure.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2 and related PM tools.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hybrid work experience with effective remote and in-office collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of major projects across the organization.
• Develop and implement robust project management strategies and best practices.
• Manage budgets, resources, risk, and issue resolution with meticulous attention to detail.
• Foster collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitor progress, provide updates, and ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards.
• Provide leadership to project teams and ensure efficient task completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

PRINCE2

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Project Manager to direct significant projects within their dynamic operations in Sandton, Gauteng . This pivotal role involves overseeing project lifecycles, from strategic planning through to successful execution and closure, utilizing a hybrid work model. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure seamless communication with stakeholders, and drive projects to completion while adhering to scope, budget, and quality benchmarks. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a substantial impact in a key financial and business hub of South Africa , contributing to organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of major projects within the organization.
• Develop and implement robust project management strategies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, risk assessment, and issue resolution with meticulous attention to detail.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitor project progress, provide regular updates, and ensure all deliverables meet high-quality standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring efficient and effective task completion.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in project management , with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven success in managing large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise in diverse project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2) and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a hybrid work setting, effectively managing remote and in-office collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement, balancing office presence with remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other employee benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and continued learning.
• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and achieving ambitious goals.