Project Manager

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and budget. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project management and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and ensure project successes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience managing projects in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with approved scope and budget.
• Manage project scope in line with the approved business case.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with stakeholders.
• Measure project outcomes against success criteria post-completion.

Skills

Project Planning

Effective Communication

Resource Management

Risk Management

Customer-Centric Delivery

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

To oversee and drive the successful delivery of projects managed through the Project Management Office, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timelines, budget, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Administration

Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with approved scope, timelines, and budget.

Adhere to governance frameworks suited to project size and type.

Create and manage a detailed work breakdown structure.

Identify key stakeholders and define roles using the RACI model.

Maintain an active risk register and mitigation strategy.

Establish and implement a clear communication plan.

Regularly report on project progress relative to timelines and cost.

Ensure thorough documentation of engagements, tasks, and deliverables aligned to project success.

Project Delivery

Manage project scope in line with the approved business case.

Define and agree upon acceptance criteria with all delivery stakeholders.

Schedule and conduct regular project status meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Monitor task completion and milestone achievement, addressing issues proactively.

Identify delivery risks and escalate where necessary to avoid project delays.

Ensure continuous stakeholder commitment to project deadlines.

Submit weekly project status reports to key stakeholders and steering committee members.

Resource Management

Develop and maintain a responsibility matrix for all stakeholders.

Assign, communicate, and monitor responsibilities, ensuring accountability and progress tracking.

Manage supplier onboarding processes and establish performance expectations.

Oversee supplier engagement to ensure adherence to agreed deliverables.

Act as a project resource in customer-facing projects, ensuring time tracking for billable services.

Measure project outcomes against success criteria for a minimum of three months post-completion.

Foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including marketing, product, business analysis, DevOps, support, and learning & development teams.

Decision Making & Initiative

Leadership & Supervision

Effective Communication & Presentation

Strong Written and Reporting Skills

Innovation & Creative Problem-Solving

Planning & Organisation

Customer-Centric Delivery

Adherence to Procedures

Relationship Management

Adaptability to Change

Resilience Under Pressure

Goal Orientation & Achievement

Qualifications & Experience

Matric (Grade 12)

Minimum of 3 years experience managing projects in a professional environment

Other Duties

Perform additional tasks or assignments as directed by the Business Analysis and PMO Manager.