Project Manager Contract

Decision Inc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Project Manager (Delivery Lead) to oversee the delivery of multiple projects. The ideal candidate will manage project execution from planning to delivery, develop a 15-month roadmap, and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams. Strong experience in delivery management and Agile methodologies is essential. The role offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and client success.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-squad projects.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies and ideally SAFe.
• Comfortable balancing short-term delivery with long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end from planning to execution and tracking.
• Develop and maintain a 15-month delivery roadmap.
• Drive quarterly roadmap reviews and oversee squad capacity management.

Skills

Delivery management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager (Delivery Lead) who can take ownership of delivery across multiple squads or project teams. This person will act as a point of coordination ensuring projects are well-planned, priorities are clear, and teams are set up for success.

Who are we

We deliver agility, resilience, and intelligence to any enterprise, enabling them to adapt quickly and thrive through innovation and opportunity. Our teams have engaged with more than 400 clients globally over the past 15 years, providing them with the expertise to build, operate, and optimise their digital businesses.

We achieve this by leveraging the worlds best technology to drive our clients business ambitions forward into tomorrow's reality. These technologies include but are not limited to: Microsoft, SAP, Qlik, Snowflake, Alteryx, Automation Anywhere, and Workday Adaptive Insights.

Our success is ultimately driven by our entrepreneurial culture, industry exposure, and the passion of our people. We have three key cross-functional teams Functional and Specialist Consulting, Development, and Engineering teams. Based in four global offices, our exceptional consultants focus on delivering value to clients by keeping them at the centre of our service delivery.

They need to

• Manage projects end-to-end in a project manager capacity from planning to execution and tracking.
• Develop and maintain a 15-month delivery roadmap, outlining assumptions, dependencies, and resource capacity.
• Drive quarterly roadmap reviews to assess progress and adjust priorities.
• Oversee squad capacity management and align resources based on backlog priorities and business urgency.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure delivery alignment and clear accountability.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog management, and user story refinement using Agile principles.
• Manage delivery dependencies across squads, ensuring smooth coordination and timely delivery.
• Use Jira for tracking progress, reporting, and maintaining transparency with stakeholders.

What were looking for:

• Strong delivery management background with proven ability to manage complex, multi-squad projects.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies and ideally SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, balancing short‑term delivery with longer‑term planning.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills someone who can drive alignment and momentum across teams.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes.