Senior IT Project Manager

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Midrand, South Africa, seeks an IT Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party contractors, manage risks, governance, and reporting, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Informatics or related field.
• PM Certification: PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• SAFe Certification: SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager.
• 5-8 years of project management experience in telecommunications.
• Delivery of OSS/BSS solutions and systems integration.
• Experience with matrix management across geographies.
• Hands-on technical experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery within timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate internal teams, users, and external vendors across geographies.
• Manage governance, risks, and change control throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and reports.
• Mentor junior team members and share organizational knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile mindset

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Informatics

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner

SAFe Agilist / Scrum Master / Product Owner

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Job description

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects within strict deadlines and budgets. This role involves acquiring resources, coordinating team efforts (including third-party contractors), and ensuring successful delivery aligned with project objectives. The Project Manager also oversees quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring successful outcomes.

Manage all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including:

Internal teams (project team, users, line management, executives)

External stakeholders and vendors

Facilitate handover from Sales to Operations.

Define and communicate deliverables and responsibilities clearly.

Ensure project resources are trained and skilled to meet deliverables.

Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and reports.

Adhere to governance frameworks and best practices.

Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and issues.

Enforce change management protocols as needed.

Oversee transition from Project Delivery to Support/Service Delivery (including documentation and technical requirements).

Provide input on pricing and scheduling during presales phases.

Take full ownership of project delivery and associated challenges.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to organizational knowledge sharing.

Education & Experience Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Informatics, or related field.

Recognized Project Management Certification:

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner.

SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Certification:

SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager.

Practical experience in Agile environments is required.

5-8 years of project management experience in telecommunications (fixed line and/or GSM).

Proven track record in delivering OSS/BSS solutions, including:

Systems integration

Experience with matrix management and resource coordination across projects and geographies.

Previous hands-on technical experience (e.g., software development, support, or business analysis) preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance.

Key Skills

Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.

Effective communicator across all levels, including bridging technical and business teams.