Project Manager

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful delivery of projects managed through the PMO. You will ensure alignment with scope, timelines, budget, and stakeholder expectations, while maintaining governance and thorough documentation.

The role requires 3–6 years of project management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication and reporting skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).
• 3–6 years experience managing projects in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive delivery of projects managed through the PMO.
• Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with approved scope, timelines and budget.
• Adhere to governance frameworks.
• Create and manage a detailed work breakdown structure.
• Identify stakeholders and define roles using the RACI model.
• Maintain risk register and mitigation strategy.
• Establish and implement a clear communication plan.
• Report on project progress relative to timelines and cost.
• Ensure documentation of engagements, tasks and deliverables.
• Manage project scope in line with the business case.
• Define and agree upon acceptance criteria with delivery stakeholders.
• Schedule and conduct regular status meetings.
• Monitor task completion and milestones and address issues.
• Escalate if necessary to avoid delays.
• Submit weekly project status reports to stakeholders and steering committees.
• Develop and maintain a responsibility matrix for stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and performance expectations.
• Oversee supplier engagement to ensure deliverables.
• Act as a project resource in customer-facing projects with time tracking for billable services.
• Measure outcomes against success criteria for at least three months post-completion.
• Foster relationships with marketing, product, business analysis, DevOps, support, and L&D teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Communication & reporting

Leadership & supervision

Documentation & governance

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

3–6 years project management experience

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.

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 escalates 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)
• 3-6 years experience managing projects in a professional environment

Other Duties

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