Project Manager IT at QES

QE Services IT Recruitment; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

QE Services IT Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to oversee IT delivery within Agile environments in Cape Town. This hybrid role focuses on planning, governance, and delivery assurance across multi-disciplinary teams.

You are detail-oriented with 4–7 years in IT project management, strong knowledge of Scrum or Kanban, and proven ability to coordinate cross-functional workstreams, manage risks, and report succinctly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of IT project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Familiar with IT delivery lifecycles, infrastructure, and applications.
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and align stakeholders before execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and delivery artefacts.
• Track progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Ensure requirements are defined and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate delivery activities across development, infrastructure, security, and business teams.
• Proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation actions.
• Provide concise status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement within delivery processes and team collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Jira/Confluence

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Project Manager (Intermediate) - IT Delivery & Agile Environments

Location: Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) - Hybrid

Contract Type: Independent Contract

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for an Intermediate Project Manager to join a dynamic team in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in Agile delivery environments and understands the practical realities of IT project execution. The successful candidate will be structured, methodical, and committed to ensuring delivery fundamentals are consistently met - from planning and documentation through to execution, governance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and delivery artefacts.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate delivery activities across development, infrastructure, security, and business teams.
• Proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation actions.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, quality standards, and business expectations.
• Provide concise and accurate status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement within delivery processes and team collaboration.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4-7 years' experience in Project Management within IT or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban).
• Solid knowledge of IT concepts including applications, infrastructure, integrations, and delivery lifecycles.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar project management platforms.
• Ability to challenge assumptions, drive clarity, and ensure alignment before execution begins.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD delivery environments.
• Understanding of IT security and risk considerations.
• Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-driven and quality-focused.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Calm under pressure with excellent prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative team player with a professional approach.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.

Desired Skills

• IT Security
• Agile
• SDLC

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Grade 12 / Matric