Project Manager

Vodafone Group Plc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee technology-based initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, particularly in the ISP environment, and will be responsible for successful project execution and stakeholder engagement. This role offers enticing benefits, including retirement funds and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive benefit packages

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fibre connection discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in ISP environment.
• Exposure to network and IP environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate technology project implementations.
• Ensure project management approaches deliver relevant results.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Planning and Roll-out

Customer Engagement

Education

3-year degree or diploma

Grade 12 with project management certification

Job description

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.

Certified by the Top Employer Institute.

Role Purpose / Business Unit To manage and coordinate projects in accordance with the project management methodology.

Your responsibilities will include : Managing all programmes / projects related to the successful implementation of technology platforms, operational / business support systems, products / service development, and customer solutions deployment.

Ensuring that the project management approach remains current and delivers relevant, revenue-enabling results.

Acquiring and managing project resources.

Executing projects in accordance with managed services standards.

Communicating project progress and initiatives across all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have : A relevant 3-year degree / diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.

Or Grade 12 with relevant project management certification (longer than 6 months) and 8 years of relevant experience in ITC and related fields.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience : Minimum of 5 years project management experience (essential).

Minimum of 3 years' experience in the ISP environment (essential).

Exposure to the network environment (essential).

Minimum of 2 years' experience in planning and roll-out of IP-based platforms, systems, or services (essential).

Experience in the IP environment.

Key performance indicators : Ensure project managers meet clients face-to-face during rollouts requiring engagement.

Engage professionally in communication, both electronically and physically.

Provide weekly customer / internal update reports per project, with no more than one customer complaint regarding communication.

Installation revenue target is based on projects assigned 4 months earlier, with all revenue counted regardless of assignment date.

Project documentation should utilize correct templates, be signed, and stored in approved locations.

We offer : Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages.

Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.

Cell phone and data benefits, fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts through partner collaborations.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during recruitment.

We encourage applications from people with various disabilities and are committed to diversity and inclusion.