Project Manager - Bss Transformation

Ampstek; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Johannesburg to lead the delivery of strategic and operational technology initiatives. You will drive planning, governance and implementation of technology projects that support growth, transformation and improved customer and employee experiences.

The role requires 10+ years in large IT projects, vendor management and experience with ERP, CRM and HRIS initiatives, with certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, SAP Activate, Agile, Scrum Master or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years' experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects.
• Experience delivering enterprise and digitised transformation initiatives in the IT stack.
• Experience managing vendors, implementation partners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational IT projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Drive technology-enabled transformation initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee a programme portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Track, monitor and report on project and programme progress to ensure successful execution.
• Identify and manage project and programme interdependencies, risks, issues, decisions and change requests.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, executive stakeholders and technology teams.
• Facilitate weekly project status meetings, governance forums, workshops and steering committee meetings.
• Provide regular project reporting, including progress, risks and outcomes.
• Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance and controls.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with project methodologies, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support organisational change management, business readiness and user adoption activities.
• Monitor post-implementation outcomes and benefits realisation.
• Conform in PMO quality assurance to ensure project deliverables are being met.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, SAP Activate, Agile, Scrum Master or equivalent)

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager

Johannesburg NTT America, Inc.

Posted 2 days ago

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of strategic and operational technology initiatives across the organisation. This role drives the planning, execution, governance and implementation of technology projects that support business growth, operational excellence, digital transformation and enhanced customer and employee experiences.

Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, the incumbent will ensure projects deliver measurable business value while aligning to organisational strategy and operational objectives. Experience delivering enterprise-wide technology transformations, system implementations, integrations and digital initiatives is essential. Exposure to HR, People & Culture technology projects would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational IT projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Drive technology-enabled transformation initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee a programme portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Track, monitor and report on project and programme progress to ensure successful execution.
• Identify and manage project and programme interdependencies, risks, issues, decisions and change requests.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, executive stakeholders and technology teams.
• Facilitate weekly project status meetings, governance forums, workshops and steering committee meetings.
• Provide regular project reporting, including progress, risks and outcomes.
• Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance and controls.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with project methodologies, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support organisational change management, business readiness and user adoption activities.
• Monitor post-implementation outcomes and benefits realisation.
• Conform in PMO quality assurance to ensure project deliverables are being met.

Academic Qualification & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, SAP Activate, Agile, Scrum Master or equivalent) preferred.

Experience Required

• 10+ years' experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise and digitised transformation initiatives in the IT technology stack.
• Experience managing vendors, implementation partners and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to digital transformations such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, ServiceNow and/or enterprise systems projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Project lifecycle management and governance (SLDC or ITIL).
• SAP Activate, Agile, Waterfall and/or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Enterprise systems and technology implementations.
• Risk, compliance, quality assurance and change management.
• Business process improvement and transformation initiatives.

Workplace type

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.