Project Manager (BET)

BETSoftware; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse betting software provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and 2-3 years experience in software development project management. Responsibilities include building business relations, reporting project status, and managing project planning and risk. This role is crucial in fostering collaboration and growth within the team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Software Development Project Management.
• Experience with full product lifecycle and understanding of technology methodologies.
• Solid experience in Software Development Lifecycle and Implementation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain business relations to interpret requirements.
• Report project status and track schedules proactively.
• Manage end-to-end project planning including risk and stakeholder management.
• Communicate project milestones and issues to leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diplomas

Project Management Certifications (PMP, Prince II, Scrum Master)

Job description

Job Description

Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Ensuring Project Management

• Build and maintain strong business relations with internal customers to interpret requirements.
• Review changes in legal and procedural requirements affecting projects.
• Validate product requirements with departmental teams and facilitate handover to development.
• Analyze information and business systems to recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate and manage meetings with stakeholders and team members.
• Report project status as per the Communication Plan or business needs.
• Track project schedules proactively and drive corrective actions.
• Manage end-to-end project planning, including scope, communication, risk, dependencies, cost, and stakeholder management.
• Assist in creating and updating team capacity plans and backlog reviews.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables and milestones.
• Adhere to best project management practices and methodologies.
• Manage changes in time, cost, and scope proactively.
• Track project decisions and support benefits monitoring and reporting.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle and provide technical support.
• Manage internal processes and external resources or suppliers.
• Ensure procedures and processes are followed and monitor project completion.

Ensures effective Reporting

• Report on success criteria, metrics, testing, and deployment activities.
• Analyze status reports, identify issues, and troubleshoot.
• Communicate project milestones, risks, dependencies, and issues to leadership.
• Define and disseminate success criteria throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensures effective Communication

• Communicate risks, issues, timing, budget, resources, and scope to management.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Manager and PMO Leader on enterprise projects.
• Engage with departmental teams to understand business requirements.

Living our Spirit

• Promote a culture of collaboration and open communication.
• Support diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging within the team.
• Encourage versatility and adaptability, supporting team members and the broader organization.
• Drive continuous learning and act as a change agent to approach tasks proactively and enthusiastically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diplomas.
• Relevant Project Management Certifications (PMP, Prince II, Scrum Master, etc.).
• 2-3 years’ experience in Software Development Project Management.
• Experience with full product lifecycle and understanding of technology methodologies.
• Solid experience in Software Development Lifecycle and Implementation.

About Us

We don't just recruit talent; we cultivate it. BET Software is a diverse betting software provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a growing international presence. We support high transactional volumes in a fast-paced industry, fostering an environment of collaboration, learning, and growth. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, and we recruit throughout South Africa and internationally.