Project Manager

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the financial services sector. The role requires a completed IT/BSc degree, 5 years' experience, and proficiency in project management principles. Additional expertise in Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence is essential. This is a 12-month contract role based in Sandton, offering an opportunity to lead initiatives that align with business strategies and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
• Strong decision-making and financial management skills.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies; Scrum Master certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee all phases of complex projects or programmes.
• Align project execution with business strategy through effective planning.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation.

Skills

Agile

Waterfall

Confluence

Jira

Education

Completed IT / BSc degree or related fields

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Project (MSP)

Job description

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-month contract role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan, direct, and oversee all phases of complex projects or programmes across the enterprise.
• Align project execution with business strategy through effective planning, organizing, staffing, negotiating, and controlling of project activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including objectives, timelines, risks, and contingency plans.
• Escalate impediments, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of project value.
• Foster continuous improvement within teams and support Agile practices across software development projects.
• Lead hybrid Agile/Waterfall initiatives with a strong focus on scaled Lean-Agile principles.
• Ensure alignment of program goals with stakeholder expectations and business outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• Completed IT / BSc degree or other related fields
• 5 years' experience as a Project Manager
• Strong decision-making and financial management skills.
• Proficient in project management principles and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies; Scrum Master certification is advantageous.
• Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project (MSP).
• Excellent facilitation, report writing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and control frameworks.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills

• Agile
• Waterfall
• Confluence
• Jira