SaaS Project Manager | First Point Group | South Africa

First Point Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking an experienced SaaS Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementations on a contract basis in South Africa. You will own delivery lifecycles from requirements through go-live and post‑implementation support, coordinating cross‑functional teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes SaaS lifecycle expertise, data migration, API integration, and agile/waterfall delivery. Excellent stakeholder management and English communication are essential; legal work eligibility in South

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Min 5+ years in SaaS project management or IT service delivery.
• Experience with SaaS lifecycles, onboarding, and cloud delivery.
• Proven experience with system integrations and data migrations.
• Proficiency in agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Eligible to work in South Africa on contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SaaS implementation projects from requirements gathering through deployment and go-live.
• Coordinate development squads, stakeholders, and third-party vendors for seamless execution.
• Oversee system integrations, API connectivity, and data migration workflows across SaaS platforms.
• Manage customer onboarding programs and user training sessions.
• Drive UAT, test case validation, defect tracking, and go-live readiness sign-offs.
• Apply agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies as needed.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets to prevent slippage.
• Document project charters, status reports, risk matrices, and technical documentation.

Skills

SaaS project management

Systems integration

Data migration

Agile / Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

English proficiency

Contract work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

First Point Group is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical SaaS Project Manager to lead end-to-end SaaS implementations on a contract basis in South Africa. In this critical project leadership role, you will be responsible for managing complex software-as-a-service delivery lifecycles from requirements and planning through deployment, go-live, and post-implementation support. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in SaaS implementation lifecycles, system integrations, data migration, and agile/waterfall methodologies to deliver uncompromised project execution and client satisfaction. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global technology recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a SaaS Project Manager supporting advanced enterprise software implementations across South Africa with First Point Group, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of project delivery, customer onboarding, UAT coordination, and vendor alignment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing technical and business teams, coordinating system integrations and data migration streams, overseeing user acceptance testing (UAT) and go-live readiness, and facilitating agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery frameworks. You will utilize your proactive communication and stakeholder management skills to bridge complex client needs with technical engineering deliverables. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Liezel Mosegedi at [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with professional SaaS project delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct end-to-end SaaS implementation projects from initial requirements gathering and scoping through deployment and go-live.
• Coordinate technical development squads, customer stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee system integrations, API connectivity, and complex data migration workflows across enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Manage customer onboarding programs, user training workshops, and post-implementation support operations.
• Drive user acceptance testing (UAT), test case validation, defect tracking, and go-live readiness sign-offs.
• Implement and adapt agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies based on client requirements.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget budgets to prevent project slippage.
• Author meticulous project charters, status reports, risk mitigation matrices, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in SaaS project management, software implementation, or IT service delivery.
• Strong, demonstrable practical knowledge of SaaS implementation lifecycles, customer onboarding, and cloud software delivery.
• Proven experience managing system integrations, data migration pipelines, and UAT validation processes.
• Proficiency in agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong executive presentation abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and availability for contract engagement in South Africa.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster – CSM, PRINCE2).
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier technology consulting firms, software vendors, or global recruitment enterprises.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS architectural models.
• Experience managing multi-tenant SaaS deployments for large regional enterprises.

Recruitment Contact:

• Recruiter: First Point Group Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Liezel Mosegedi (Senior Account Executive)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Company Website: https://www.firstpointgroup.com
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent South Africa Contract Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Contract / Temporary SaaS Engagement (South Africa)

Contract Details:

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / SaaS Contract Package
• Contract Duration: Contract / Temporary SaaS Engagement (South Africa)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this SaaS Project Manager position via First Point Group, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your end-to-end SaaS implementation portfolio, your system integration and data migration experience, and your familiarity with agile/waterfall delivery frameworks.