Senior Digital Transformation Project Lead | Hybrid + Growth

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from conception to completion. You will ensure alignment with strategic objectives, delivering measurable business value and liaising with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in managing complex programs, stakeholder engagement, and solid knowledge of agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management with digital transformation focus.
• Budgets experience exceeding R5 million.
• Experience with MS Project, Jira, or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets for digital transformation projects.
• Manage project stakeholders with regular updates and clear communication.
• Lead and motivate project teams to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Oversee agile or waterfall methodologies per project.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Track progress, manage changes, and report KPIs to senior management.
• Facilitate project closure and lessons learned.
• Manage vendor relationships and integration of third-party solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

SDLC knowledge

Agile methods (Scrum/Kanban)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from conception to completion. You will ensure alignment with strategic objectives, delivering measurable business value and liaising with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in managing complex programs, stakeholder engagement, and solid knowledge of agile methodologies.