Project Manager - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical aid & retirement

Generous PTO & development

Hybrid work model

Enterprise projects in Soweto

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee ERP/CRM/SCM deployments across the business. You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery with the required quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT, PMP preferred, and 5+ years in project management with enterprise solutions. A hybrid work arrangement is offered to support collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field; PMP preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with enterprise solutions (ERP/CRM/SCM).
• Experience leading system integration and business process re-engineering.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software implementation lifecycles and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise solution projects, from initiation to post-implementation review.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with business leaders and IT teams.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure that third-party solutions meet project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Communicate project progress, key milestones, and potential issues to stakeholders regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Information Technology

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee the implementation of Enterprise Solutions within their operations based in Soweto . This role is critical for managing the deployment of new business systems, optimizing existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionalities, and ensuring successful integration across various departments. You will work with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of enterprise systems and a proven ability to lead complex project initiatives effectively, contributing to improved business processes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise solution projects, from initiation to post-implementation review.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with business leaders and IT teams.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts.
• Oversee vendor management and ensure that third-party solutions meet project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Communicate project progress, key milestones, and potential issues to stakeholders regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; PMP certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on implementing enterprise-level solutions (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM).
• Proven experience managing projects involving significant system integration and business process re-engineering.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software implementation lifecycles and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools, such as MS Project or Jira.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A hybrid work model providing flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work on impactful enterprise-level projects in Soweto .
• A collaborative and supportive team environment fostering career growth.