Senior IT Project Leader - Hybrid/Remote, Digital Solutions

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Retirement annuity

Employee assistance program

Challenging projects

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the development and deployment of digital solutions in a hybrid Port Elizabeth setting. You will drive critical IT initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring projects align with business objectives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IT project management, strong SDLC expertise, and certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2 or Agile. Hybrid work and regional flexibility are supported to enable successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years in IT project management focusing on digital solutions and software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing complex IT projects with budgets over R3 million.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certs (CSM, SAFe) preferred.
• Strong technical acumen and knowledge of current IT trends.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with hybrid work environments and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in or with Eastern Cape (ZA) region; relocation to Port Elizabeth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources using appropriate methodologies.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams including developers, admins, and analysts.
• Provide regular status updates and ensure clear stakeholder communication.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; implement proactive solutions.
• Oversee integration of new solutions with existing IT infrastructure.
• Ensure IT governance, security policies, and best practices are followed.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party services as needed.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive improvements.
• Champion adoption of new technologies and processes within IT.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile/Scrum/Waterfall

SDLC

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the development and deployment of digital solutions in a hybrid Port Elizabeth setting. You will drive critical IT initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring projects align with business objectives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IT project management, strong SDLC expertise, and certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2 or Agile. Hybrid work and regional flexibility are supported to enable successful delivery.