Project Manager

MRI Software; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Project Manager in Cape Town to oversee multiple customer-facing projects. This role requires at least two years of experience in project management and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Remote work is common with occasional face-to-face meetings.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a Project Management role.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects successfully.
• Experience in delivering external projects to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer-facing consulting projects.
• Ensure quality of delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with sales teams to understand the sales process.
• Liaise with practice managers on project escalations.

Skills

Customer-focused

Efficient time management

Ability to lead meetings

Multi-tasking

Teamwork ethic

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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POSITION OVERVIEW

• MRI Software is looking for a Project Manager to join a growing team in our Professional Services (PS) department.
• This role involves managing multiple customers facing engagements of varying complexity and duration, primarily focused on MRI’s Horizon real estate management solution which is the largest individual product for MRI’s service delivery in EMEA.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Successful delivery of multiple concurrent customer-facing consulting and technology projects
• Ensuring quality of delivery and customer satisfaction
• Customer relationship and expectation management during the engagement lifecycle
• Provide clear and accurate management reporting and statistics including accurately forecasting imminent invoicing and future income
• Work closely with the sales teams and have a solid understanding of the sales process
• Work very closely with the team of consultants to ensure project deliverables are met
• Work with the operations team and Project Management Office to effectively schedule the necessary team members on projects, while recognizing that there will be competing demands on these resources, and ensure adherence to good process and give process improvement feedback
• Liaise with practice managers and directors on project escalations
• Manage changes to project scope and schedule effectively

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused
• Efficient time management
• Ability to lead a meeting and portray concepts persuasively
• Recognition that the need for administration and day-to-day tasks is vital in the role of Project Manager
• Multi-tasking
• High teamwork ethic
• Commercially aware
• Impeccable attention to detail in presentations, emails etc.
• Excellent all-round communication skills
• Ability to spot potential improvements and work with others to deliver them

Experience

• Proven ability to work on complex pieces of work to successful outcomes for both employer and customer
• At least two years of experience in a Project Management role and ability to demonstrate excellent budgetary, scope and timeline control
• Strongly confident in understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office
• At least two years of experience in delivering external projects to clients
• Some travel may be required but in general the role of the Project Manager is to work remotely from our clients, with kick-off meetings and escalation meetings sometimes more likely to be candidates for face-to-face meetings