Senior Enterprise PM - Software Implementations (Hybrid)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance bonuses

Generous paid time off

Learning & certifications

Career progression

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager specialized in enterprise software implementations to lead end-to-end deployment for major clients in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA. You will orchestrate planning, execution, and delivery within budgets and timelines, while managing client expectations and cross-functional teams.

The role requires deep understanding of SDLC and experience with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall, complemented by strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, specifically for enterprise software implementations (ERP/CRM/SCM).
• Proven experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and system integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and large project teams.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid remote/office environment in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of enterprise software implementation projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and user training phases.
• Manage cross-functional project teams including developers, consultants and business analysts.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor performance, track metrics and provide progress reports.
• Facilitate change management to ensure smooth user adoption.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess success and identify improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Software implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager specialized in enterprise software implementations to lead end-to-end deployment for major clients in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA. You will orchestrate planning, execution, and delivery within budgets and timelines, while managing client expectations and cross-functional teams.

The role requires deep understanding of SDLC and experience with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall, complemented by strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.