PROJECT MANAGER (SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES)

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in East London is seeking a Project Manager to oversee systems implementation and software deployment projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing complex projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project management tools. This role offers a negotiable salary based on experience and requires psychometric tests for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing systems implementation or enterprise software projects.
• PMP certification preferred, Agile or hybrid delivery knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of systems implementation projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Provide progress reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technical solutions.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience managing project budgets

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Proficient in Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER (SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES) /EAST LONDON

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
• Proficient in delivery frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Skilled in Smartsheet for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artefact traceability across concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation, software deployment, and integration projects across the organisation, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and structured delivery plans, leveraging project management tools for scheduling, dependency tracking, and portfolio visibility.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver milestones on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reporting to stakeholders, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, IT, finance, and operations to ensure technical solutions are fully integrated into existing environments.
• Oversee proof of concept builds, pilot phases, and staged rollouts, ensuring lessons learned feed into full implementation.
• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and end users, ensuring adoption readiness and smooth transition to new systems.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine project processes, introducing improvements that increase delivery efficiency, reduce integration risk, and enhance stakeholder confidence.

Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage expectations across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience supporting change enablement through collaboration with Learning & Development teams for training and adoption.
• Confident presenting project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a bias toward proactive issue resolution.
• Experience managing project budgets, resource planning, and vendor coordination.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environments.

Salary

Negotiable based on experience.

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Application Process

Online applications receive priority, alternative e‑mail CV, and a recent head & shoulder photo to [e-mail]. Use “PROJECTMANAGER” as a reference. If you don’t hear from us within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.