Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Itonga Resourcing; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. You will lead IT maintenance and project management initiatives for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of software development processes. This position requires significant project planning skills and the ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a Senior IT / Technical Project Manager in a software development environment.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills to optimise workflows and develop use cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning including schedules, budgets, and risk management.
• Facilitate requirements gathering with stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular status reports on project progress.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Risk management

SDLC understanding

Microsoft Project Management tools

Workforce Management Applications

Education

IT Degree / B-Tech or equivalent

PMP Certification

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager (Contract) Hybrid – Johannesburg Duration : 12 monthsAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior IT / Technical Project Manager to lead IT maintenance and project management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning : schedules, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and risk management.
• Facilitate requirements gathering with stakeholders, documenting business and technical needs.
• Analyse and optimise workflows, develop use cases, specifications, and testing frameworks.
• Manage stakeholder communication plans, ensuring alignment across all parties.
• Develop and maintain risk management strategies and contingency plans.
• Conduct technical evaluations and assessments of proposed solutions.
• Oversee system implementation, testing, UAT, and validation.
• Prepare and present regular status reports on project progress, risks, and metrics.
• Drive change management processes for scope, schedule, and cost adjustments.
• Conduct enterprise / capability analysis to align with business objectives.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and training for internal staff.

Key Requirements

• IT Degree / B-Tech or equivalent.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
• 10+ years' experience as a Senior IT / Technical Project Manager in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of SDLC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project Management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Knowledge of Workforce Management Applications is advantageous.

Contract Details

• Duration : 12 months
• Location : Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite per week in Johannesburg

Please send your CV to Leigh-