Project Manager

iLaunch (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

iLaunch (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations and upgrades. You will define scope, timelines, and resource plans, coordinating across business and technical stakeholders to ensure delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in IT, Computer Science or Engineering, a Project Management certification or diploma, and 6+ years in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science or Engineering.
• Project Management Certification or Diploma.
• 6+ years experience managing end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations or upgrades.
• Proven track record in Agile environment and proficiency in Azure DevOps.
• Comfortable managing financials and cost tracking within projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans based on business requirements.
• Manage day-to-day project operations including task assignment, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Maintain an up-to-date RAID log.
• Track project budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization. Escalate deviations proactively.
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to manage expectations, report progress, and secure approvals.
• Produce weekly/monthly status reports and lead steering committee meetings. Ensure alignment with governance frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Project Management Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans based on business requirements.
• Manage day-to-day project operations including task assignment, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Maintain an up-to-date RAID log.
• Track project budgets and ensure optimal resource utilization. Escalate deviations proactively.
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to manage expectations, report progress, and secure approvals.
• Produce weekly/monthly status reports and lead steering committee meetings. Ensure alignment with governance frameworks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science or Engineering
• Project Managment Certification or Diploma
• Minimum 6 Years experience in a similar role, managing end to end Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation or upgrades projects
• Proven track record working in Agile environment and be proficient in Azure DevOps
• Must be Comfortable managing financials and cost trackings within projects