Senior Digital Transformation Project Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives in Klerksdorp, North West. Lead cross‑functional teams, plan budgets, and ensure on‑time delivery of technology projects within a regulated financial services context.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with digital tools. Based in Klerksdorp offices, with opportunities to shape digital strategies and partner with IT and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years in project management, with focus on digital transformation.
• Experience delivering large-scale technology-driven projects.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, cloud computing, data analytics, and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with Jira, MS Project, and Asana.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of complex digital transformation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budget, risk, and comms.
• Motivate cross-functional teams with clear roles.
• Ensure delivery aligns with objectives, tech roadmaps, and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractual obligations.
• Drive adoption of new digital tools and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA advantageous

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives in Klerksdorp, North West. Lead cross‑functional teams, plan budgets, and ensure on‑time delivery of technology projects within a regulated financial services context.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with digital tools. Based in Klerksdorp offices, with opportunities to shape digital strategies and partner with IT and business units.