Project Manager II

Paracon; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage and deliver projects effectively. The role includes leading cross-functional teams, preparing status reports, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in project management with strong Agile knowledge and relevant certifications. This is a hybrid position with a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in project management, preferably in a PMO or structured delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver medium-sized projects within agreed scope, timeframes, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams ensuring collaboration across all project contributors.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Agile methodologies

PMBOK

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Education

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master)

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Visio

Job description

Overview

Paracon

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver medium-sized projects from initiation through to completion within agreed scope, timeframes, and budgets.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of larger projects or multiple simultaneous smaller initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams ensuring collaboration and alignment across all project contributors.
• Develop detailed project plans defining milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Monitor and track project progress, proactively identifying risks and managing issues.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog refinements, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively, ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning to ensure optimal delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and incorporate feedback into future project planning and execution.

Requirements

• 5-8 years experience in project management, preferably within a PMO or structured delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management frameworks: Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies.
• Project Management certification preferred: PMP PRINCE2 Agile or Scrum Master (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, resource planning and forecasting.
• Ability to navigate organizational change and lead projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly under pressure.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and a proactive results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in project planning and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA or similar.

Location : Johannesburg Gauteng

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Job Type : Contract

Experience Type : Senior

Required Experience : years

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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