Project Manager (Hybrid)

Sybrin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT software development company in Johannesburg is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to closure. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in related fields and certifications such as CSM or PMI. This role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in project management methodologies like Agile and PMBOK. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring project delivery within budget and time, and maintaining high-quality standards. Join us to make a significant impact on our clients and their projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 Years of hands-on Project Management experience.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidelines or Prince2 methodology.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to manage large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to closure, ensuring adherence to time, cost, scope, and quality standards.
• Build and manage high-performing development teams, including hiring and performance management.
• Monitor project budgets, identify potential cost overruns, and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, Engineering, or related fields

Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Tools

Project management software tools

Job description

About Sybrin:

Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting‑edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth. At Sybrin we pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality products and secure solutions, thanks in part to the combination of ISO 9001 for Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System certifications, and our commitment to data protection, demonstrated by our implementation of ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System. As an employee of Sybrin, you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the contents of the Integrated Management System, as well as undergo periodic training to better understand your unique role in the security, quality, and privacy ecosystem within Sybrin, and uphold the principles in Sybrin’s Integrated Management System. The Integrated Management is a significant business enabler and as such, ensuring our customers are receiving quality, secure service at every touchpoint within the organisation is critical.

Role Overview:

The Intermediate Project Manager is responsible for managing projects from inception to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the specified quality standards. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring effective governance throughout the project lifecycle. The Intermediate Project Manager will work closely with a team of Developers, Quality Assurers, and Business Analysts, maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) (Certifications in Kanban, Lean, or SAFe are also valuable).
• Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI), showcasing a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Minimum of 3 Years of hands‑on Project Management experience.
• Proficiency in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), understanding various phases such as planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidelines or Prince2 methodology, including process groups, knowledge areas, and best practices.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to manage large‑scale software development projects, coordinating multiple teams and aligning them with organisational goals.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

Reporting Line:

Project Delivery Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from inception to closure, ensuring adherence to time, cost, scope, and quality standards, while ensuring the execution of the project plan and managing squads and people effectively.
• Oversee project governance, ensuring all processes and standards are followed, develop and maintain a comprehensive communication plan to keep stakeholders informed, manage risks and issues proactively ensuring timely resolution, and ensure scheduling, planning, and coordination of project activities.
• Monitor and report on financial performance and identify potential cost overruns and propose corrective actions to keep projects financially viable, ensuring projects stay within budget.
• Build and manage high‑performing development teams, including hiring and performance management.
• Measure and uphold billable utilisation to ensure that project resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Assign tasks based on team members’ skills and workload, allocate personnel and budget resources to project tasks, and manage project timelines by setting and adjusting deadlines as necessary.
• Identify and mitigate low‑impact risks related to project scope, timelines, or budget and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during development.
• Manage project scope creep (client‑requested changes) and ensure alignment with initial project goals.
• Communicate project progress and address concerns from clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, identify potential cost overruns, and propose corrective actions.
• Negotiate project scope, timelines, and budgets with clients, balancing their needs with business objectives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client expectations, contribute to the company’s profitability by controlling costs and completing projects efficiently and empower teams to perform at their best.
• Supervise and coordinate team members and project tasks and indirectly have oversight of Business Analysts, Quality Assurers, Developers, and Development Leads assigned on projects.

Critical Technical and Behavioural Skills Required:

• Proficiency in PMBOK or Prince2 methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., SCRUM).
• Experience with SDLC and SAFe methodologies.
• Proficient in project management software tools.
• Strong financial management and reporting skills.
• Risk and issue management expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Organised.
• Result Orientation.