Project Manager - Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Flexible hours

Industry exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead BI and data analytics initiatives. You will own the full project lifecycle from requirements to deployment, collaborating with data scientists, engineers and analysts to deliver data-driven insights.

This role offers fully remote work across South Africa, with strong emphasis on governance, agile practices, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of project management experience, with a focus on data analytics and BI.
• Experience in data warehousing, ETL processes and BI reporting tools.
• Strong data modeling, database concepts and data visualization knowledge.
• Familiarity with Agile project management (Scrum, Kanban) and stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership, communication and collaboration across distributed teams.
• Proficiency with Jira/Asana and other collaboration tools; remote work experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics and BI projects from initiation to completion.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resources with stakeholders.
• Develop plans, track progress, and manage risks and issues.
• Coordinate with data engineers, data scientists, BI developers and analysts.
• Oversee BI tools and data warehousing implementations; ensure governance and security.
• Communicate progress to executive sponsors and manage vendor relationships.
• Drive adoption of analytics solutions across the organization; conduct post-project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

BI

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Statistics / Business Analytics

Tools

Jira

Asana

Job description

About the Role Our client is a rapidly growing data analytics firm seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead projects focused on delivering Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics solutions. This role, based in **Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA**, offers a flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation and deployment of BI tools and data platforms. This involves working closely with data scientists, engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of data-driven insights that empower informed decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of data warehousing, BI technologies, and Agile project management principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data analytics and business intelligence projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and manage project risks and issues.
• Coordinate with data engineers, data scientists, BI developers, and business analysts to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee the implementation of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and data warehousing solutions.
• Ensure projects adhere to data governance, quality standards, and security best practices.
• Facilitate effective communication and reporting to project stakeholders, including executive sponsors.
• Manage vendor relationships and the procurement of necessary tools and services.
• Drive the adoption of data analytics and BI solutions across the organization.
• Conduct post-project reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement in data project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in **project management**, with a specialization in **data analytics** and **Business Intelligence**.
• Proven experience in managing projects involving data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, database concepts, and data visualization techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana) and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a **remote** setting and manage distributed teams.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake, AWS S3) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful data projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• Gain exposure to diverse industries and data challenges.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Contribute to a data-driven organizational culture.
• Flexible working hours.
• Be part of a leading **data analytics** solutions provider.