Project Manager

Falcorp Resourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex IT and business projects. The candidate should have a Bachelor's in computer science or related field, along with 5+ years in IT project management. Proven expertise in Business Intelligence and tools like Power BI is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to drive meaningful projects within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in IT project management.
• Experience leading projects in Business Intelligence or AI.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Introduction

Falcorp Technologies is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT and business projects.

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, while managing teams and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and budgets, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, issues and dependencies to minimize disruptions.
• Communicate project status, changes and risks effectively to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and governance forums.
• Ensure projects comply with organizational standards, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and quality requirements.
• Manage change requests and ensure proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT project management or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
• Exposure to tools and platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, Azure ML, AWS SageMaker or Google Cloud AI.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 or Agile certifications are highly desirable.
• Proven track record managing medium to large‑scale projects successfully.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Trello or similar).
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in telecommunications, financial services or insurance industries will be advantageous.