Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and wellness

Remote work enabled

Professional development and training

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from a remote setting. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects to meet deadlines and budget, coordinating with internal teams and third-party contractors.

Responsibilities include defining scope, developing plans, communicating expectations, and mitigating risks. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years PM experience are required, with strong Agile/Waterfall knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management with a focus on digital transformation or related IT projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects from initiation through to closure.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Manage project execution, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate the efforts of internal team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a driven Project Manager to lead exciting digital transformation initiatives. This role is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA, but offers a fully remote working arrangement, providing flexibility and autonomy. You will be instrumental in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and deliverables, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and managing project dependencies. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape key business processes and drive significant change within the organization from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Manage project execution, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate the efforts of internal team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on digital transformation or related IT projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects from initiation through to closure.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Jira, or Asana.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.