Senior IT Project Leader — Digital Transformation

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead strategic IT initiatives across the organisation, driving planning, governance, and successful delivery of technology projects that enable digital transformation and business growth.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise technology transformations, strong vendor management, and cross-functional leadership in large corporate environments, with a focus on delivering measurable business value and organizational

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience managing medium to large IT projects.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise transformations and digital initiatives.
• Experience managing vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to ERP/CRM/HRIS/digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational IT projects.
• Develop and manage plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and governance forums.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS/Engineering/Business Management

Tools

SAP Activate

Job description

NTT DATA in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead strategic IT initiatives across the organisation, driving planning, governance, and successful delivery of technology projects that enable digital transformation and business growth.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise technology transformations, strong vendor management, and cross-functional leadership in large corporate environments, with a focus on delivering measurable business value and organizational